Vice President Flight Operations
Draken Europe is seeking an exceptional aviation leader to take on the role of Vice President Flight Operations – a pivotal position responsible for the strategic, operational, and regulatory leadership of our Flight Operations function. This role includes designation as Accountable Manager for our AOC, ATO, and CAMO approvals, ensuring full compliance with Civil Aviation Authority regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a high‑performing team across commercial and ex‑military aircraft operations.
* Champion a safety‑first culture and ensure regulatory compliance across all flight activities.
* Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic growth.
* Represent Draken Europe with integrity and influence across industry, customer, and regulatory engagements.
* Inspire and develop a diverse team of pilots, EWOs, engineers, and support staff. Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance.
* Serve as Accountable Manager, overseeing SMS implementation, safety audits, and regulatory adherence.
* Ensure aircraft and mission systems are ready for scheduled and unscheduled operations. Monitor performance metrics and drive efficiency.
* Shape the future of Flight Operations through strategic initiatives, market expansion, and capability development.
* Build trusted relationships with regulators, customers, and industry partners. Represent Draken at key events and forums.
Qualifications
* Proven leadership in flight operations, ideally with prior experience as a CAA Accountable Manager.
* Deep understanding of CAA regulations and operational safety standards.
* Experience managing both commercial and military aviation teams.
* Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and change.
* Eligible for UK security clearance.
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