Flight Operations Manager

Headquartered in Atlantic Canada with a global presence in over 60 countries and a dedication to special missions excellence for over 50 years, the PAL Aerospace team thrives at the forefront of aviation technology and expert crew skills. As a rapidly growing company, we’ve built a reputation for delivering airborne special mission solutions that enable our customers to address today’s complex security, safety, economic, and environmental threats.

On the PAL Aerospace team, you’re working alongside a tight-knit group of talented professionals who help make the world a safer and more sustainable place.

PAL Aerospace Europeis a leader in international aerospace and defense design, development, and operation of airborne surveillance aircraft, heavy maintenance checks, and modifications. We provide a wide range of aviation and related services to domestic and international markets.

We are actively recruiting for a Flight Operations Manager who would be responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight and coordination of the Force Multiplier (FM) Program within the UK. This role serves as the central point of contact for all operational activities, ensuring mission readiness, regulatory compliance, effective stakeholder coordination, and seamless execution of ISR operations in support of Client requirements.

Due to our operational requirements and the flexibility of the UK operations, we are open on location for this position as travel is included to and from work and the successful candidate would work an equal time on and off schedule not exceeding 5 weeks.

• Conduct daily Meteorological (MET) and Intelligence (INTEL) briefings(7 days per week).
• AttendISR planning meetings (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) with client assets.
• Participate inTDA
  98 deconfliction meetings to ensure operational alignment.
• Leaddaily coordination with Prevailto adjust schedules as operationally required.
• Provide PAL Dispatch with daily updated rosters and flight times.
• Maintain and distribute current crew rostersto all relevant stakeholders.
• Assess and approve new mission requests, including:
• Airspace and FIR considerations
• Refueling options
• NOTAMs and danger area notifications
• Special use airspace and required permissions
• Conduct or support initial flights for complex missions to establish operational profiles.
• Act as the primary point of contact (POC) for the Client, managing all operational requests and in-country coordination.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Program Director for all FM operational matters.
• Coordinate and deliver operational briefings to Client as required.
• Chair monthly FM Program divisional meetings.

• Act as thefirst point of contact for reactive callouts and activations, ensuring:
• Crew availability and compliance with rest requirements
• Aircraft airworthiness confirmation with maintenance
• Proper documentation and notification to Canada prior to launch
• Coordinate crew travel, accommodations, and vehicle arrangements for rotations.
• Resolve crew issues related to:
• Scheduling conflicts
• Accommodation concerns
• Transportation requirements
• Provide updated Fly Pro documentation to Prevail for all crew members.

• Investigate and manage safety issues and SMS reports, ensuring:
• Proper documentation and tracking
• Coordination withUK CAA and Transport Canadafor resolution
• Implementation of corrective actions
• Participate insafety events and Safety Days at the JCR.
• Ensure continuous compliance with applicable aviation regulations and standards.

• Coordinate with maintenance teams regarding:
• Planned maintenance schedules
• AOG (Aircraft on Ground) response and support
• Facilitate parts delivery and logistics coordination, including engagement with accounts payable.
• Coordinate in-country support services, including integration and specialized system maintenance (e.g., IRIS).
• Coordinate with utility providers, shipping, and receiving to ensure timely service delivery and payment processing.
• Manage logistical and vendor relationships required to support operational continuity.

• Support flight operations and training…