Flight & Ground Operations Manager - Chad
Flight and Ground Operations Manager
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is an organisation using light aircraft to deliver help, hope and healing in Jesus' name in developing countries. For more than 75 years, MAF has been transporting patients, relief workers, produce and medical supplies to the world's remotest regions and places of deepest human need – places where flying is not a luxury but a lifeline.
One of these places is Chad, the largest landlocked country in Africa. The Sahara desert in the north, and the vast distances between towns and villages on dirt/sand roads, make it a difficult place to live. The UN Human Development Index currently places Chad almost at the bottom of the list at 189 (out of 193 countries). The adult literacy rate is only 23% (and just 11% among women). Life expectancy here is also one of the world's worst, at just over 50, and one in ten babies die before they are a year old.
MAF has been serving in Chad for over 50 years through times of famine, drought and civil unrest. Working with many partner organisations, MAF provides an effective air transport service for missionaries, relief organisations and the local Church. The humanitarian and spiritual needs of this country are huge, and MAF seeks to meet these needs by operating two aircraft, a Cessna Grand Caravan and a Cessna 182.
To continue our vital work, we now require a Flight and Ground Operations Manager to join our team. In this role you will guide and empower a dedicated team in managing flight and ground operations, enabling the delivery of safe, life-changing aviation services that bring MAF's mission to life!
Responsibilities
Lead safe and efficient flight operations: Oversee all flight and ground activities to ensure smooth scheduling, loading, fueling, and customer service, keeping every mission on time, safe, and impactful.
Champion aviation excellence and compliance: Uphold the highest standards of flight safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance across all MAF operations.
Inspire and empower your team: Provide strong leadership, clear vision, and professional development for flight and ground operations staff, building a motivated and capable team.
Drive operational and financial efficiency: Maximise the effective use of resources, support budgeting and strategic planning, and ensure operational sustainability.
Build trusted relationships and partnerships: Foster strong connections with customers, aviation authorities, government agencies, and local communities, expanding MAF's reach and impact.
Live out MAF's mission and values: Participate actively in the spiritual life of MAF, integrating faith, professionalism, and service in all aspects of your leadership.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Secondary School completion certificate;
- Minimum English proficiency level 4;
- French language proficiency B1 level
- A senior manager or other aircrew member with a good working knowledge of the aeronautical environment and the factors affecting air operations in general; or three years experience as a Captain commercial air transport operations
Desirable:
- Professional Flight Operations qualification