Ground Operations Manager / Post Holder - Business Aviation

WE’RE HIRING | Ground Operations Manager / Post Holder – Business Aviation Gulf Wings is seeking an experienced Ground Operations Manager / Post Holder to join our team in the UAE. This is a senior role with responsibility for the leadership, regulatory compliance, operational performance and commercial effectiveness of our Ground Operations and OCC/Dispatch functions. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and develop the Ground Operations and OCC/Dispatch team • Ensure compliance with UAE GCAA requirements and company procedures • Oversee daily aircraft operations, flight planning, permits, handling, fuel and operational support • Manage and negotiate with ground handlers, fuel suppliers and other service providers • Negotiate supplier contracts, rates and commercial agreements • Review operational costs and supplier invoices and drive effective cost control • Manage departmental performance, staffing, rostering and operational standards • Coordinate closely with Flight Operations, CAMO, Safety, Compliance, Finance and Commercial teams Candidate Profile: • Strong business aviation/OCC/dispatch/ground operations experience • Sound knowledge of UAE GCAA regulatory requirements • Proven team leadership and management capability • Strong commercial, negotiation and cost-control skills • Good understanding of aviation invoicing and operational charges • Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving abilities • Previous GCAA Post Holder experience is a strong advantage Location: UAE To apply: Submit your CV through LinkedIn together with a brief note outlining your relevant business aviation experience, current/previous Post Holder responsibilities (if applicable), UAE/GCAA experience and current location/availability. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for the next stage of the selection process. #BusinessAviation #AviationJobs #GroundOperations #UAEAviation #AviationManagement Show more Show less

Candidate Profile: • Strong business aviation/OCC/dispatch/ground operations experience • Sound knowledge of UAE GCAA regulatory requirements • Proven team leadership and management capability • Strong commercial, negotiation and cost-control skills • Good understanding of aviation invoicing and operational charges • Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving abilities • Previous GCAA Post Holder experience is a strong advantage

Key Responsibilities: • Lead and develop the Ground Operations and OCC/Dispatch team • Ensure compliance with UAE GCAA requirements and company procedures • Oversee daily aircraft operations, flight planning, permits, handling, fuel and operational support • Manage and negotiate with ground handlers, fuel suppliers and other service providers • Negotiate supplier contracts, rates and commercial agreements • Review operational costs and supplier invoices and drive effective cost control • Manage departmental performance, staffing, rostering and operational standards • Coordinate closely with Flight Operations, CAMO, Safety, Compliance, Finance and Commercial teams