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This is an exciting role in our TUI Operations Control Centre (TOCC) with accountability for the operational planning, delivery and control of airline operations in the operational control window. Using key systems, this role will require active management of the TUI Airline fleet and supervision of the Airline Operations Controllers under your remit to ensure all necessary tasks are being carried out competently and accurately. You will report directly to the TOCC Network Operations Manager to provide support and solutions when there is disruption to the normal operation, as well as liaising closely with internal colleagues within the TOCC in the Crewing, Customer and Engineering teams, and external colleagues such as our Group Operations Centre in Hannover and our service partners and providers across the TUI network. As our TOCC operates on a 24/7 basis 365 days per year, the role will be shift-based, covering a combination of day (7am - 7pm) and night (7pm - 7am) shifts, including Bank Holidays. Note that shift patterns may be subject to change in line with business requirements.
Job Responsibility:
As required by the on-shift Network Operations Manager, take responsibility for the active fleet management of the TUI Airline fleet, maintaining 24-hour operational control and responding to minimise the impacts of irregularities & disruptions
Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the operating programme, customer profile and privileges, SLAs and approvals of the TUI airlines’ Air Operator Certificate (AOC), and act as a source of expertise and on-shift advice for the on-shift Network Operations Manager
Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior management including Nominated Persons of TUI Aviation airlines’ AOCs and wider Market operational teams
Monitor and advise the on-shift Network Operations Manager on irregularities or disruptions arising in parts of the overall TUI airlines’ flying programme and recommend solutions
Understand and provide advice to the Network Operations Manager in respect of local government, airport authorities, regulatory authorities, handling agents and/or Market tour operators
Provide guidance, coaching and support for TOCC Airline Operations Controllers
Understand and work in close cooperation with the TUI Aviation Engineering and Maintenance function to manage the implications of near-term operational maintenance, technical issues and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations
Maintain close, consistent communication and cooperation with the TUI Group Operations Control Centre
Work closely with Crewing Duty Managers to respond to and resolve operational issues
Ensure operating cost implications and EU261 Denied/Delayed Boarding compensation financial considerations are analysed
Coordinate the operational response to irregularities and disruption arising in the flying programme
As required, coordinate short notice lease-in / lease-out in accordance with local CAA regulations and/or aircraft type changes
Support the Network Operations Manager in the event of major disruptions, incidents, accidents
Assist the TOCC OAC in carrying out operational flight watch
Maintain a detailed working knowledge of all operational systems and contribute to the development and testing digital and analytical systems solutions
Prepare high quality written reports and operational data to enable management decision and action
Requirements:
Proven relevant experience within a Commercial Aviation Operations Control Centre
Strong understanding and experience of aviation operational, technical and regulatory matters
Clear and strong communications
Flexible, responsive, able to respond to fast changing operational situations
Ability to build positive and constructive relationships to work in collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders
Detailed understanding of cultural and contextual differences within TUI Aviation local airlines
Customer focused towards both internal and external customers
Cost conscious and understands the longer-term perspective and implications of decisions
Open to new ways of doing things and views change as an opportunity
Resilient and able to work under pressure
A patient approach to coaching and supporting junior and less-experienced members of the team
What we offer:
Attractive remuneration
discretionary bonus schemes
generous travel benefits
extensive health & well-being support
dynamic working environment
Access the TUI Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions
opportunities to work on global projects and teams
opportunities to get involved with local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation