Air Arabia Jobs | Flight Dispatcher, Sharjah, UAE

Air Arabia

Job Description

To generate timely, effective and safe operational flight plans and pre-flight briefings for scheduled and non-scheduled flights throughout the Company’s network in compliance with Air Arabia policies and procedures, and GCAA/CAA regulations. Supports the Company’s operational control and dispatch reliability by efficiently responding to irregular and emergency requirements taking into account safety, efficiency and customer satisfaction

Duties and Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:

• Generates flight plans, pre-flight briefings, and amendments for scheduled, non-scheduled, training, and test flights, taking into consideration business requirements.

• Monitors the performance and trends of the flights through the system based on different criteria and conditions.

• Analyzes available data to identify cost, weather, curfew, and accordingly recommend to Operations Controller the most cost-effective routes and plan accordingly.

• Well as the associated limitations on operational capabilities such as weather, NOTAMs, NAV Facilities, Air Traffic Control, Air Traffic Flow, MEL requirements, etc.

• Provides the Captain-in-command with a thorough flight crew briefing, covering all significant information, which may affect his/her flight.

• Transmits to ICAO all Flight Plan requirements directly or through Air Arabia approved handling agent in the country of operation.

• Coordinates with Operations management and Captains to manage irregular operations.

• Employs all possible tools and channels, during emergencies, to convey necessary safety related information to the Captains in Command to ensure safe conduct of the flights, and initiates procedures prescribed in the Operations Manual whilst ensuring abidance by GCAA/CAA and Air Traffic Procedures.

• Deputizes the Operations Controller in assessing accidents/incidents and in initiating the Emergency Response Accident/Incident Notification Procedures as well as the corporate notification process.

• Ensures all LIDO Flight Planning data maintenance related functions are carried out so that all OFP’s are produced correctly

• Monitors the flight plans on daily basis ensuring necessary data maintenance is properly carried and Flight Plans are produced in line with applicable regulations.

• Liaises with LIDO on any flight plans related issues, to implement remedial actions immediately.

• Ensures smooth workflow between shifts by carrying proper handover/takeover pre and post flights.

Job Requirements

• Valid Flight Dispatch License from a ICAO Contracting State

• Bachelor’s degree in Science/Math/Aeronautical Engineering/ Industrial Engineering or equivalent.

• Basic Airport, security procedures and regulations training is an advantage

• Excellent in written and verbal communication skills, Technical reports writing, presentations, etc.

• Fluent in English Language.

• At least 3+ years of experience as a licensed flight dispatcher in a commercial airlines with a fleet of more than 5 aircraft.

• Experience in a low cost airlines will be preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge and working experience with Civil Aviation Authorities and regulatory bodies, preferably GCAA;

• Familiarity with rules and regulations of CAR, FAR, JAR, and IOSA pertaining to Flight Operations and working procedures.

Job Details

Company: Air Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Air Arabia Jobs | B1 - Technician, Sharjah, UAE

Air Arabia

Job Description

Assists the Engineer to perform Airframe and Engine Maintenance tasks on Air Arabia and Third party aircrafts including inspections, repairs and component replacement, performs and records work up to required standards and in accordance with Air Arabia and regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:

• Operational Excellence

• Reviews assigned task cards with the Engineer-in-Charge to gain full understanding of the work, priorities, documentation requirements and cautions, prior to starting work.

• Prepares and performs scheduled aircraft maintenance according to assigned task cards, ensuring that the required documentation, parts, tools and GSE are obtained and used per issued instructions.

• Carries out aircraft test and inspection tasks to the standard necessary to fully identify and record any defects or damage in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.

• Carries out repairs, component replacements and tests as instructed by assigned task cards fully in accordance with approved data and procedures and as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.

• Ensures proper tooling / equipment is drawn from stores to perform tasks, returning all of it in good condition following completion of work.

• Regularly reports the status of assigned tasks to the Engineer-in-Charge and alerts him or her to any problems with aircraft condition or with the execution of the work.

• Demonstrates high level of consideration to housekeeping standards in all tasks performed.

• Safety

• Manages the safety of own assigned maintenance tasks, ensuring all published mandatory precautions are taken prior to commencing work and during task execution.

• Takes positive steps to protect self and other persons in the area of the maintenance activity from any possible injury, including the use of proper GSE and protective equipment.

• Pays attention to human factors aspects of maintenance, ensuring that work interruption procedures are followed and that adequate access and lighting is used for maintenance and inspections.

• Reputation and Teamwork

• Internal Customer Service: provides helpful information and support to own team and to other department personnel involved with managing scheduled maintenance checks

• Representing Air Arabia: presents a positive and competent image of technical professionalism to other companies’ personnel and ABY customers.

Job Requirements

• Qualified and experienced Civil Aircraft Maintenance Technician.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to a good standard for technical communications.

• Ability to use computer (Microsoft Office).

• Ability to obtain UAE Driver’s License.

• At least 2 years’ experience performing maintenance on large commercial aircraft, preferably Airbus types.

• At least 2 years’ experience in Base Maintenance environment.

• Able to demonstrate solid basic understanding of Airframe and Engine Maintenance theory and practic.

Job Details

Company: Air Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Air Arabia Careers | Cabin Crew Jobs, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Air Arabia

Job Description

Acts as Air Arabia’s ambassador; strives to achieve customers’ loyalty and to promote a positive corporate image, at all times, through enhancing the overall customers’ experience. Provides excellent customer service to all passengers whilst ensuring their safety and comfort are achieved throughout the complete flight cycle. Be ready and fit to operate ensuring productivity is in line with set measures and company’s adopted policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:

• Conduct:

• Ensures timely attendance, proper grooming, fitness and legality of self for the assigned flights. Attends “Briefing” to ensure acknowledgement of flight details, distribution of roles, targets, security checks, boarding, etc.

• Safety Measures:

• Instructs passengers on safety procedures to be followed ensuring their safety and comfort at all times.

• Identifies areas of safety and security risks and partners with the Cabin Supervisor to take remedial action in accordance with the SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

• Administers first aid to passengers where necessary.

• Informs Cabin Supervisor, Flight Crew and Captain, as appropriate, with any irregularities and malfunctions promptly.

• Customer Service:

• Welcomes passengers and assists in their boarding formalities; enters necessary data into the aircraft log book as per Air Arabia and GCAA/CAA adopted procedures.

• Provides constant excellent customer services to passengers by attending to their individual pre-bookings, requests and needs.

• Identifies and assists passengers experiencing stress or difficulties in accordance with the corresponding policies and procedures detailed in the Operations Manual and other relevant instructions.

• Contributes to maximizing on-board revenue and “Charity Cloud” program by efficiently promoting the on-board meals, products and charity services and thereby achieves individual and team targets.

• Ensures proper and secure handling of cash and credit card payments received against individual sales and donations managed by him/her.

• Crosschecking and Reports:

• Carries out pre-flight checks to ensure sufficient supplies, emergency equipment, catering equipment and other specified equipment prior to take off; provides report for any deficiencies to Cabin Supervisor and/or Captain as appropriate.

• Assists in ensuring the aircraft cabin is cleaned thoroughly at transit stations and that adequate re-catering and duty free products are provided before flying.

• Ensures orderly and complete handover/takeover of the cabin to/from catering, cleaning and/or maintenance staff.

• Carries out the post-flight briefing and assessment reports as per adopted policies and procedures: provides objective evaluation of the Cabin Supervisor, reports any problems or discrepancies on flight, closing and sealing of duty free containers.

• Accounts to Cabin Supervisor for the conduct of passengers; carries out the duties of ‘Cabin Supervisor’ when designated as such by the Captain.

• Maintains necessary professional and safety knowledge and competitiveness by attending recurrent trainings, emergency procedures trainings, and educational workshops and by ensuring current license.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results and achieving allocated sales targets and objectives.

Job Requirements

• Age: Between 20 to 26 years

• Minimum Height: 160 cm (Female), 168 cm (Male)

• Weight: To be in proportion to Age and Height

• Clear skin with no marks or tattoos that would be visible whilst wearing the cabin crew uniform

• Medically/ Physically fit to perform Cabin Crew duties

• Ability to swim with aid of a flotation device

• Diploma or Higher Secondary Certificate is acceptable for this role; a diploma in Travel/ Tourism is a plus.

• Training in First Aid, Safety and Emergency Procedures are an added value.

• Fit to fly, has good general health, no serious medical conditions or chronic diseases.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Language: Must be fluent in Written and Spoken English.

• Fluency in Arabic/Farsi/Turkish/Urdu/Bengali/Malay/Russian/German etc. are an advantage.

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply for this role.

• Previous experience as cabin crew or in a customer service role in the Airlines/Aviation/ or hospitality Industries shall be treated as an added value.

• Active cabin crew license is an advantage.

• Capable of working in shift pattern and for extended working hours.

• Shows high flexibility and adaptability to frequent changes and busy schedules.

• Demonstrates the ability to contribute and successfully deliver against policies, procedures, and set KPIs.

Job Details

Company: Air Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Air Arabia Jobs | Coordinator - Corporate Communications, Sharjah, UAE

Air Arabia

Job Description

To assist in managing corporate communications activities and in executing the company’s PR campaigns and media relations, both locally and across the hubs and outstations, by coordinating with press and PR agencies in the different markets. Coordinates the Consumer Product unit and ensures consistency and standardization in delivery. Assists in Sky Time – Air Arabia’s IFE- and Nawras – Air Arabia Inflight Magazine - from end-to-end including suppliers and content as well as monitors all other consumer products and touch points.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:

• Coordinates both internally with departments and hubs and externally with agencies and vendors on activities related to corporate communication, public & Investor relations, press, social media campaigns, events and CSR.

• Provides necessary support and guidance to ensure all the public relations campaigns are executed according to agreed action plans and budgets both locally and in hubs.

• Assists in preparing press kits, press releases, fact sheets, crisis management responses, prints, and in publicizing events via media; maintains an updated media contact list.

• Coordinates the SKYTIME product from end-to-end, i.e. from content sourcing to vendor delivery; negotiates contracts, products offered, prices, and standards and ensures delivery is as per agreed KPIs.

• Assists the Head of M&CC in the Consumer Product Management project; coordinates with all hubs on the product delivery to ensure standardization and corporate identity are maintained in all products offered to customers.

• Maintains consistency in communication and news generation internally and across the hubs to protect the company’s image. Updates Air Arabia’s portal on the website with all news and events.

• Coordinates the daily work related to company news the Social Media portfolio in all platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Blog, etc. Provides necessary administrative support and follow-up on requirements.

• Manages, the editing, design and communication of the internal staff on-line newsletter (SNL). Gathers stories, news, information and updates from the system and from staff directly; edits, proof-reads content, designs the layout and then communicates internally to entire network.

• Assists in arranging the investors Annual General Meeting – AGM and in preparing and distributing invitations to investors, participates in monitoring attendance and in preparing reports and news related.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Marketing/Communication or equivalent from a recognized university.

• Capable of using technology systems and tools; proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet and Web Search; knowledge in Adobe Photoshop &3D animation is a plus.

• Fluent in English & Arabic Languages (French is a plus)

• 2+ years of related working experience in a similar role in the marketing field in any service industry (client/agency); experience with low cost airline is a plus.

• Very good exposure on social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

• Experienced in drafting, proof-reading and translating editorials in both English and Arabic languages.

• Ability to use a balance of technical expertise, and interpersonal relations to execute new initiatives that support company’s objectives.

Job Details

Company: Air Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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