FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANAGER
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The Flight Operations Manager role presents a solid opportunity for experienced pilots looking to advance in management within aviation, though it requires considerable experience.
- Management role with further qualification potential
- Stable company environment with diverse operations
- Significant experience required may limit applicants
Pros
- Management position with opportunities for further qualifications
- Established company providing a stable working environment
- Involvement in diverse flight operations and oversight responsibilities
Cons
- Requires a minimum of 5 years experience which may limit applicants
- The role may demand significant on-call hours and weekend work
- Unclear compensation structure may deter candidates
Who it's for
Senior • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced pilots ready for management roles
- Individuals with strong oversight skills
- Candidates interested in advanced aviation practices
Not recommended for
- Entry-level professionals without management background
- Those seeking fixed work schedules
- Individuals not interested in oversight roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We are looking for a FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANAGER (M/F/D) for our AVIATION COMPANY D-385AOC and our AIR WORKS DE.SPO.385 as of 01.02.2026 in permanent employment
We are a second-generation family business employing approximately 80 people and offering various helicopter services.
Our portfolio encompasses a wide range of services, including all types of sightseeing flights, passenger transport, power line monitoring, pilot training and advanced training at our affiliated flight school, and helicopter maintenance in our own maintenance facility.
Our fleet includes Bell 206, Bell 407, and Bell 505 models, which are used in flight operations. We also operate Bell 412s and H145s in Part 145 operation. The airworthiness of all aircraft is monitored at our in-house CAMO.
Your tasks:
- Management position in flight operations (CAT, SPO) as flight operations manager
- Planning flight operations
- Further development of flight operations including creation of SOPs
- Coordination and execution of maintenance check flights for P145 operations
- Commander of CAT & SPO flights
Your profile:
- Valid EASA Part FCL license for commercial helicopter pilots CPL(H) / ATPL(H)
- Comprehensive knowledge of aviation law
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 2 years as a pilot in flight operations for an aviation company
- at least 2000 hours of flight experience as PIC
- Experience on turbine helicopters, preferably SET/MET
- friendly demeanor, professional manners and a sense of responsibility
We offer:
- Extension of qualifications (TRI/TRE) and type ratings
- flexible and plannable working hours
- permanent employment
- Bonuses
- flat hierarchies in a highly motivated team
- regular team events
- Health promotion
- company pension scheme
- Job bike
Additional Information:
We look forward to receiving your application! Please include your salary expectations (gross annual salary) and your notice period or earliest possible start date.
