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QAZAQ AIR is delighted to be recruiting a Chief Executive Officer (Accountable Manager) regional airline operation in Kazakhstan. With various domestic and regional destinations, the organization has an excellent reputation within the Kazakhstan aviation market and this appointment is part of their expansion plan coupled with the implementation of new aircrafts to the existing fleet.

We are looking for an experienced airline Chief Executive Officer (Accountable Manager) to supervise and control all strategic and business aspects of the company. You will be the first in command in the young company and responsible for giving the proper strategic direction as well as creating a vision for success. To thrive as an Chief Executive Officer (Accountable Manager), you must be a prudent manager and an inspiring leader. The ideal candidate will have an airline business mindset and will be able to see the “big picture” in a variety of settings. They will take actions to turn an airline business operation to right directions for getting success in local and potential markets.

As Chief Executive Officer (Accountable Manager) you should be ready to participate in the development of this expanding company with a sense of corporate responsibility, willing to be flexible in execution of defined duties and assisting colleagues to achieve common goals of the airline. 
Reporting to the Board of Directors https://sk.kz/, the Chief Executive Officer (Accountable Manager) will be responsible for all the Company’s operational activities and performance, in accordance with regulatory and safety requirements, financial budgets and the company’s procedures. 

The goal is to drive the airline’s development for moving from continuously financial losses into stable net profit with keeping the human factor in perspective, guiding it towards long-term success with smart manage of government assets.

The Successful candidates will be responsible for the safe, reliable, efficient and cost-effective management and growth of the airline. This includes and encompasses oversight of the key dimensions of the carrier including Maintenance & Engineering, Safety, Air Operations, and Ground Operations. In this regard, this position is responsible for the airline’s operational performance, with a direct and key influence on the financial performance and evolution of the carrier.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years in the position at the top level of CEO-1 in successful international airlines with minimum 10 years in passenger region airline industry (CEO experience preferable). Successful experience in airline project management, for example, in the field of:
• Preferred experience with Fleet replacement
• Experience of work and and knowledge of the type of aircraft Q400 Bombardier Experience to manage DUE Fleet projects
• Preferred experience with Dry lease, Aircraft Spare Parts and Tools Support, CAMO and maintenance
• Development and implementation of the new airline strategy (preferable low-cost and regional business models);
• Withdrawal airline from financial crisis or turning continuously losses into sustainable profit;
• Implementation of the advanced cost control internal policies and systems;
• Aircraft acquisition and financing, operational launch of aircrafts, changing aircraft type and fleet management;
• Building relationships with partners for getting better terms of cooperative work (airports, navigation and other suppliers);
• Implementation of advanced ancillary revenue systems;
• Cross-functional interaction in various areas: production activities, investments, finance, etc;
• Successful interaction with local and foreign partners on issues of development, investments, mergers and acquisitions, etc;
• It is preferable to have experience as a chairman / member of the Board of Directors and / or Supervisory Board in a Kazakhstan or international company;
• Experience of introducing advanced technologies in production;
• Successful experience of communication with the local and foreign government bodies (regulators);

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Aeronautical higher education (pilot-engineer).
• Professional knowledge and experience meeting the requirements of the ICAO and the Civil Aviation Committee (hereinafter – CAC).
• Availability of Airline Transport Pilot License or Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Instrument Rating and Multi-Engine qualification, or another foreign license recognized by the CAC.
• English level – not lower than the 4^th level (meeting the requirements of the ICAO).
• Total flight experience – not less than 1000 hours.
• First class medical certificate

Key accountabilities

1. Support of the captain in the aircraft controlling

Performs administrative functions during the flight; Controls the maintenance of an appropriate level of discipline, behavior and appearance of the crew; ensures the safety of aircraft navigation, conducts constant and independent verification of the position of the aircraft relative to the geographical location and confirmation of the permission to land the aircraft in a safe area; In case of incapacitation  of the captain of the aircraft during the flight makes independent decisions in accordance with the flight operations manual to assist the captain and ensure safe flight

2. Preflight inspection

Together with the Captain inspects external condition of the aircraft, checks technical journal of the aircraft, in case of detection of any discrepancies and shortcomings informs the captain in accordance with internal rules and procedures in order to control aircraft availability.

3. Flight operation

Together with the Captain prepares the cockpit, assists in calculations taking into account weather conditions and the  flight strip surface conditions, if necessary in accordance with the company's internal rules and procedures controls the aircraft to ensure safe flight

4. Flight data recorder controlling

In accordance with the internal rules and procedures controls the proper functioning of the Flight data recorder to ensure uninterrupted operation of the Flight data recorder.

5. Ensuring continuous radio surveillance

From the moment of occupying the workplace, during the whole flight and until the installation of chocks listens through the information sent by dispatcher and other aircrafts, responds to the incoming inquiries of the air traffic controller (ATC) within the framework of the rules for conducting the radio exchange in order to ensure continuous radio surveillance at the appropriate radio frequencies.

Please send us CV  - hr@flyqazaq.com

Major duties:

• Delivering IOSA compliance throughout the Company's business;
• Ensuring a constant state of IOSA ’Audit Readiness’ is maintained;
• Ensuring IOSA requirements are fully implemented and are integrated into the business in a manner that ensures they are considered routine;
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and suggesting means by which to achieve;
• Evaluating the results of regulatory and customer based audits for potential impact on the IOSA accreditation;
• Actively promoting IOSA standards and operational safety;

Requirements:

• Formal training qualification relative to commercial air transport in a Flight Operations, Ground Operations or Engineering discipline;
• Minimum of 5-years practical aviation experience in the field of commercial air transport;
• Evidence of formal audit training, preferably to an IATA or similar reputable aviation standard;
• Ability to confidently and competently engage with external bodies and members of staff at all levels;
• English at the level not lower than Intermediate;

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Coordinating instructors to apply procedures according to OPS manuals;
•  Making sure everyone follows SOP’s during training and everyone is doing the same;
• Checking and signing all the documentation of training ( such as LPC/OPC forms, line training forms etc. );
• Reporting directly to the Training Manager about of FD training progress or problems;
• Coordinating flight training and checking together with Training Manager;
• Participating to the issuance of training programs and training syllabus;
• Changing and supplementing the  Manual Part D depending on the Kazakhstan aviation regulations and in order to optimize the training of flight personnel;
• Being based on coordination with the Training Manager and the consent of the Director of the Department to release pilots to the line;
• Tracking and evaluating the work of all instructors;

Requirements:

• Education: Aviation/pilot ;
• Higher degree in the field of civil aviation(ATPL);
• Experience more than 10 years in Aviation;
• English Level minimum 4 (ICAO);