14 Flight Operations jobs in Dubai

To be successful in this role, you should have a deep understanding of aviation procedures and regulations. As a Flight Examiner (Ground), you will conduct simulator checks, licensing tests, instructor assessments, and training programs for pilots.

This position involves conducting pilot proficiency checks, ensuring that pilots meet the required standards for safe flight operations. You will assess pilots' skills and knowledge, providing feedback and guidance to help them improve.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aviation, with experience as a commercial airline pilot or flight instructor. They should possess excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide others.

• Conduct FSTD type rating training and ground school courses.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance pilot performance and safety.
• Assess pilot competence and provide constructive feedback.
• Recommend remedial training for underperforming pilots.
• Collaborate with instructors and examiners to ensure consistent standards.

• Hold an ATPL Airline Transport Pilot License or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 1500 hours of flight experience on multipilot aircraft.
• At least 6 months of experience as an active TRI/SFI.
• Valid SFI/TRI certificate for applicable aircraft type.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive medical insurance and staff travel benefits.

As a valued member of our team, you will receive ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career prospects.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Airlines and Aviation

Operational Service Coordinator

The role of the Operational Service Coordinator is to provide first-line operational support to clients and aircraft operators. This involves managing initial requests, follow-up and delivery of all services necessary for successful operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Receive and acknowledge new requests, preparing new trip files with necessary information received.

2. Liaise with Flight Planning as required to define planned routing, verify and plot routes using in-house software.

3. Prepare and transmit permit, PPR, slot requests, ground handling and fuel requests, dealing with vendors to support client operations.

4. Ensure agents and vendors selected are correct for tasks and in line with company policies.

5. Prepare detailed handovers for the next shift, coordinated by the SOM/QCM/SOS.

6. Provide flight watch of every client operation, tracking flights on a live basis.

7. Provide regular status updates to clients regarding confirmations and approvals of required services.

8. Deliver clear and comprehensive final Flight Briefing documents to clients, in liaison with Flight Planning when applicable.

9. Plan and process client requests efficiently, following statutory requirements and company policy as defined in SOP Manuals and associated guidance material.

10. Coordinate with CAAs, Agents, Handlers, FBOs and third-party vendors to follow up specific requests, ensuring attention to detail throughout the process.

11. Communicate clearly, politely, and promptly with internal and external stakeholders involved in the overall process.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience in Trip Support Operations within business aviation.

• Proven track record in coordinating international flight operations, including permits, slots, PPRs, ground handling, and fuel arrangements across multiple regions.

• Strong understanding of international aviation regulations, statutory requirements, and compliance standards related to overflight/landing permits and airport operations.

• Familiarity with coordination protocols with CAAs, FBOs, agents, and third-party vendors, ensuring seamless communication and service delivery.

• Skilled in using aviation support software and CRM/ops platforms to document and process trip data efficiently.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to handle high-pressure situations, problem-solve in real time, and provide client-centric solutions.

• Detail-oriented and organized, with demonstrated ability to multi-task across multiple time zones and shifts.

• Knowledgeable about U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) procedures and other relevant regulatory requirements.

• Able to read, interpret, and apply METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs to support safe and efficient flight operations.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing is looking for a Global Engagement Pilot and Flight Operations Representative (Central Asia) to be based out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
As a Global Engagement Pilot you will have the opportunity to work with professionals from across the industry and positively impact safety and operations of Boeing flight operations and those of our customers world-wide. In this high visibility position, you will interact with pilots, managers, regulators, executives, peers, supporting team personnel, and Subject Matter Experts.

The Role:

The Pilot Services Team is responsible for providing extensive customer engagement with the goal of enhancing flight operations safety and enhancing the use of Boeing products. The Pilot Services Team serves as a representative of the Boeing Company for industry and regulatory engagement. There will be occasional opportunities to act as pilot-in-command on flights, and to deploy to customers in an instructor capacity. The role requires FAA ATP or EASA ATPL, or other international equivalent, and extensive airline training experience.

This position will travel 50% of the time.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with key industry stakeholders, regulatory authorities, industry bodies, peers, partners and direct reports
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals
• Performs and manages activities to develop and conduct familiarization, qualification, standardization, flight and ground instruction for company and customer aircrew
• Demonstrated the highest standards of crew resource management in the operation of aircraft
• Manages, mentors, develops, and evaluates pilots performing aircrew duties, including activities to prepare for and conduct safe flight operations
• Operates Boeing and customer aircraft as Pilot in Command and Instructor

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.This is at the hiring team's discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience presenting to all levels of management
• Current FAA ATP or EASA ATPL or another international equivalent
• Current FAA or EASA First Class Medical certificate or international equivalent
• Minimum 5000 hours total flight time in a public transport category aircraft
• Minimum 1000 hours of flight instructor time
• Current B737, B787 or B777 type rating
• Experience as a FAA Part 121 Airline Instructor Pilot and/or Line Check Airman, or International equivalent
• Possession of a passport or the ability to obtain one and travel both domestically and international
• Capable of traveling 50% of the time
• International and transoceanic flight experience
• Experience with MS Office

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Management experience

This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll and will commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable UAE law. Employment is subject to the candidate's ability to satisfy all UAE labor and immigration formalities.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 16, 2025

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Arab Emirates)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Synthetic Flight Trainers:

The role of Synthetic Flight Trainer is to provide high-quality training to pilots, enabling them to operate complex aircraft safely.

• Flight Training:
• Conduct simulator training as required by the organization.
• Deliver instructor training and assess pilot needs for additional or remedial training.
• Develop and implement standardized procedures and teaching techniques to ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.
• Examiner Duties:
• Conduct simulator pilot checks and validations to ensure pilots meet regulatory requirements.
• Deliver examiner training and complete reports on pilot performance.

• Essential Qualifications:
• A professional licence acceptable to aviation authorities.
• A minimum of 1500 hours flying experience as a pilot on a multi-crew aircraft.
• 3 years previous instructional experience as a flight crew training instructor, synthetic flight trainer, or type rating instructor/type rating examiner.
• Experience conducting flight crew training in a simulator environment.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Ability to be qualified to act as pilot-in-command on the aircraft type.
• Hold an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
• Currently or previously qualified as a synthetic flight instructor, type rating instructor, synthetic flight examiner or type rating examiner.
• Hold a valid class 1 medical certificate.

As a key player in the aviation industry, we are seeking an exceptional Fleet Planning Manager to join our team. This dynamic role requires both operational and commercial expertise, with a focus on maintaining and optimizing our fleet.

Responsibilities will include creating and maintaining an optimized and balanced fleet schedule, working cross-functionally with operational and commercial teams, and collaborating with pricing teams to identify trends and opportunities.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5+ years of operational or commercial experience, preferably in private aviation, with a strong analytical mindset and excellent communication skills.

• Create and maintain an optimized and balanced fleet schedule around customer bookings to maximize fleet availability opportunities.
• Work cross-functionally with Operational and Commercial Teams.
• Collaborate with Fleet Pricing Team to identify trends and opportunities, moving aircraft to high-demand regions to maximize profitability.
• Suggest ideas to help support the operation and increase the number of aircraft delivered.
• Provide support in balancing/assigning Vista Global trips to other group-owned fleets.
• Make fleet allocation decisions that increase revenue while de-risking flights to provide more supply to customers.
• Identify low-utilization flights to move onto our other group-owned fleets, or off-fleet to our partner network.

• Minimum 5+ years of Operational or commercial experience, preferably in private aviation.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented; able to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to collaborate, build and maintain relationships with cross-functional departments.
• Trusted, with a strong level of ownership and ability to maintain a high-performance culture.
• Ability to pivot in a constantly changing environment, navigating ambiguity and fast changes.

Job Title: Senior Flight Test and Operations Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Flight Test and Operations Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our flight test crew, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing flight tests on an experimental eVTOL aircraft.

• Develop detailed flight test plans for experimental eVTOL fly-by-wire aircraft.
• Execute testing as a crewmember, monitoring data in real time to ensure safety and proper conduct of flight tests.
• Analyze post-test data to identify areas for improvement and inform future testing.
• Collaborate with our California-based Flight Test team to ensure seamless communication and coordination.
• Prepare for early commercial operations as part of our Dubai Operations team.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or other technical field.
• Previous experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 70% of the time to support global flight test operations and demonstrations.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of eVTOL aircraft.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals.
• Chance to develop expert-level knowledge of systems and aircraft under test.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

• This role requires a high level of physical fitness and ability to pass a medical examination.
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to read and speak English proficiently.

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Flight Test and Operations Engineer to join our UAE team based in Dubai. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skills, including developing detailed flight test plans for experimental eVTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and analyzing post-test data. The role involves close collaboration with our California-based Flight Test team and preparing for early commercial operations as part of our Dubai Operations team. Previous experience and/or training as a Flight Test Engineer is required.

• Planning and execution of flight tests on an experimental eVTOL aircraft, including exhibition flights and international demonstrations in the EMEA and APAC regions.
• Perform flight test planning, flight test readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution, and perform post-flight data analysis.
• Work as an active member of the flight test crew, including monitoring data in real time to assure the safety and proper conduct of flight tests.
• Report on completed tests, including reporting any observed deficiencies and findings that may impact the aircraft design.
• Advise the flight test pilot of the nature of the data, which will inform real-time decisions affecting safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Develop expert-level knowledge of the systems and aircraft under test.
• Completes administrative work associated with testing, including configuration management, squawk reporting, flight limitation management, and test card creation.
• Assists with troubleshooting and root cause investigation of issues observed during flight testing.
• Interfaces with flight test maintenance and engineering to inform troubleshooting and post-maintenance and return to service checks.
• Work with local aviation regulators to obtain and maintain experimental flight permits.
• Attend regular meetings and training sessions with the Flight Test Team based in California to maintain crew currency and to remain abreast of Joby flight test processes, procedures, and
• Support logistical and operations planning for UAE operations and international exhibitions as directed by the UAE Operations team
• Participate as a member of the Operations team as Joby prepares for commercial launch in the UAE
• Other duties as assigned or required.

• Bachelor of Science (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or other technical field) degree or equivalent experience and training.
• Previous experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team and be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Read and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 70% of the time to support global flight test operations and demonstrations, including travel to the U.S.A. for extended training with the California-based Flight Test Team.

• FTE graduate of a recognized test pilot school or equivalent on the job experience.
• Data analysis experience using Matlab, Python or similar.
• Experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer, preferably including VTOL or STOVL and fly-by-wire.
• Initial Operational Test & Evaluation experience.
• Familiarity with FAA Order C.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Airlines and Aviation

Comlux Aviation requires an EASA Part 66 B1 licensed engineer with B767 series (CFM 56) experience for flight support operations in Dubai.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Flight Support Engineer.

1. EASA Part 66 B1 Licence. Additional B2 is an advantage.
2. Current on B767 (CF6)
3. Advantage: Current on A320 or A220
4. At least 3 years Line/Hangar experience
5. Strong communication skills – written & verbal in English
6. Must be willing & able to travel with VVIP flight operations
7. Must be willing & able to re-locate to Dubai
8. Experience with VIP aircraft cabins and operations is an advantage

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a leading business aviation company and contribute to delivering world-class services.

Benefits of this role include:

• Opportunity to work on high-profile VVIP projects
• Chance to develop your skills and experience in a dynamic industry
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Join us in shaping the future of business aviation!

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Flight Test and Operations Engineer to join our UAE team based in Dubai. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skills, including developing detailed flight test plans for experimental eVTOL fly-by-wire aircraft, executing testing as a crewmember, and analyzing post-test data. The role involves close collaboration with our California-based Flight Test team and preparing for early commercial operations as part of our Dubai Operations team. Previous experience and/or training as a Flight Test Engineer is required.

• Planning and execution of flight tests on an experimental eVTOL aircraft, including exhibition flights and international demonstrations in the EMEA and APAC regions.
• Perform flight test planning, flight test readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs, act as a crewmember during test execution, and perform post-flight data analysis.
• Work as an active member of the flight test crew, including monitoring data in real time to assure the safety and proper conduct of flight tests.
• Report on completed tests, including reporting any observed deficiencies and findings that may impact the aircraft design.
• Advise the flight test pilot of the nature of the data, which will inform real-time decisions affecting safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Develop expert-level knowledge of the systems and aircraft under test.
• Completes administrative work associated with testing, including configuration management, squawk reporting, flight limitation management, and test card creation.
• Assists with troubleshooting and root cause investigation of issues observed during flight testing.
• Interfaces with flight test maintenance and engineering to inform troubleshooting and post-maintenance and return to service checks.
• Work with local aviation regulators to obtain and maintain experimental flight permits.
• Attend regular meetings and training sessions with the Flight Test Team based in California to maintain crew currency and to remain abreast of Joby flight test processes, procedures, and
• Support logistical and operations planning for UAE operations and international exhibitions as directed by the UAE Operations team
• Participate as a member of the Operations team as Joby prepares for commercial launch in the UAE
• Other duties as assigned or required.

• Bachelor of Science (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or other technical field) degree or equivalent experience and training.
• Previous experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues across a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Must be able to work both independently and on a team and be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Read and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 70% of the time to support global flight test operations and demonstrations, including travel to the U.S.A. for extended training with the California-based Flight Test Team.

• FTE graduate of a recognized test pilot school or equivalent on the job experience.
• Data analysis experience using Matlab, Python or similar.
• Experimental flight test experience as a Flight Test Engineer, preferably including VTOL or STOVL and fly-by-wire.
• Initial Operational Test & Evaluation experience.
• Familiarity with FAA Order C.