Operations Duty Manager in Farnborough

We are seeking a highly experienced and decisive Operations Duty Manager to oversee real-time flight operations and act as the senior operational authority during shift. This role is critical in maintaining operational control, leading teams, and delivering a seamless experience for our Owners and clients.

The Role

• Take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day operational performance of the business during your shift.
• Act as the central decision‑maker, coordinating across all operational functions, managing disruption, and ensuring every flight operates safely, compliantly, and to Flexjet’s premium standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily flight operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient scheduling and execution across the network.
• Act as the senior escalation point for operational issues, including Owner Services and high‑priority client matters.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams including Operations Control, Scheduling, Crew Dispatch, and Maintenance.
• Manage AOG events, disruptions, and emergencies, ensuring timely, effective response and stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure full compliance with aviation regulations, safety standards, and company procedures.
• Oversee crew planning and readiness, ensuring legal compliance, suitability, and operational efficiency.
• Drive operational performance by identifying efficiency improvements, cost optimisation, and service enhancements.
• Maintain oversight of operational reporting, performance tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Confident and experienced aviation leader, capable of making high‑impact decisions under pressure while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and service delivery.
• Extensive experience within an aviation operations environment, ideally in a supervisory or managerial role (business aviation or fractional ownership operations would be advantageous).
• Strong understanding of international flight operations and planning, including long‑range/ETOPS operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate across multiple operational functions.
• Excellent decision‑making and problem‑solving skills in time‑critical situations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience with high‑value or VIP clients.
• High level of professionalism, resilience, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational systems.

Working Pattern

• 4 on / 4 off rotation.
• 12‑hour shifts covering days and evenings.
• Flexibility required to support operational and business needs.

Flexjet Europe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.