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Business Development Manager
UK
Salary: Competitive + Commission
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: 3972
Zenon is delighted to be supporting a very well established Aviation Asset Management Company in sourcing a Business Development Manager on a permanent basis for their offices HQ in Essex.
The successful candidate will be responsible for focussing on developing new clients within the global market place of operators, lessors and MRO’s. You will ensure the delivery of the full sales life cycle of sales and business development from finding cold leads to evaluating commercial terms, writing proposals, making technical presentations and converting contracts to grow the business.
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: 3964
Zenon is delighted to be exclusively commissioned by an established VIP Ground Handling and Fixed Based Operation to source an FBO Manager on a permanent basis for their operation based in Europe with a competitive salary and benefits.
The FBO Manager is appointed by the company. The successful candidate will hold corporate authority for ensuring that all operations can be financed and carried out to the standard required by legal and company requirements.
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: 3965
Zenon is delighted to be exclusively commissioned by an established VIP Ground Handling and Fixed Based Operation to source an FBO Manager on a permanent basis for their operation based in Europe with a competitive salary and benefits.
The FBO Manager is appointed by the company. The successful candidate will hold corporate authority for ensuring that all operations can be financed and carried out to the standard required by legal and company requirements.
Safety and Compliance Manager - Flight Operations
Europe
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: 3967
Zenon are pleased to have been asked to fulfil the role of Safety and Compliance Manager – Flight Operations on behalf of our European based client with a global network, who work exclusively in the VIP Business Aviation market. Our client provides full aircraft operations charter management, maintenance and aircraft sales.
Managing the day to day Safety Management System (SMS), the selected candidate is responsible for:
Facilitating the risk management processes including but not limited to hazard identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation | Develop and maintain the regulatory audit program for the different AOC within the business | Provide periodic reports on safety performance and maintain safety documentation | Develop relationships with local authorities | Assist Flight Crew, Departmental Managers and other staff on safety and compliance matters.
Successful candidates will have at least 3 years of relative experience in a European Aviation Safety and/or Compliance Management position.
Director of Flight Operations
South East UK
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: 3951
Zenon are working with a global company listed on the London Stock Exchange which specialises in providing aviation services for individuals, corporations and government agencies. Our client is looking to locate a Director of Flight Operations-Post Holder to join them on a permanent basis at their base in Hampshire.
The DFO is a key role in the senior leadership team with reporting lines to both the Accountable Manager and the Managing Director.
The DFO is responsible to the Accountable Manager for ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance and that the company’s flight operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with prevailing regulatory and company requirements. As such, the DFO will be referred to the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for acceptance as Nominated Person - Flight Operations and the ability to be accepted by the CAA in this capacity is a fundamental requirement of the role.
The DFO is also a member of the divisional leadership team with a reporting line to the Managing Director and will be intrinsically involved in the development of the business with specific responsibility for leading the cadre of almost 100 pilots to deliver excellent service to all our clients.
Business Development Manager
South East UK
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: 3928
On behalf of a highly successful Aviation Organisation, Zenon are looking to source a Business Development Manager to be located in Farnborough.
Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Commercial Manager, Business Managers and existing Account Managers, the BD Manager will be responsible for developing and closing new sales opportunities across the portfolio of services including Aircraft Management (private clients and major corporations) and Special Missions.
This exciting role will be focusing on developing new clients, new markets and new service offerings in conjunction with the sales and marketing team and key members of the leadership team. The role encompasses the full gamut of sales and business development from generating new leads to writing proposals, closing contracts and developing strategies and sales plans to expand and grow the business.
On a day-to-day basis the role will involve seeking out opportunities across the UK and into mainland Europe to bring new aircraft under management (either privately or onto our AOC), to develop compelling proposal materials and work with colleagues and the clients to earn trust and respect in this highly competitive market.
A320 First Officers - Air Astana
Kazakhstan
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Job Ref: 3156
Zenon is very pleased to be supporting a well-known and established airline based in Central Asia in their search for experienced A320 First Officers for 3 year contracts with ongoing start dates.
Air Astana operates scheduled, domestic and international services across 64 routes from its main hub, Almaty International Airport and from its secondary hub, Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport.
We currently have availability for Simulator Assessment in Amsterdam – 17/06/2019. Minimum requirements for these positions:
• Last A320 Flight within 6 months
• Current A320 LPC
• Current and valid ATPL
• Current and valid Medical
• 3200 total hours with 1000 hours on A320
• 2000 hours on Jet / Turboprop AUW>5.7T
Deputy Base Maintenance Manager
South UK
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: 3926
On behalf of a highly successful maintenance company Zenon are looking to source a Deputy Base Maintenance Manager located on the South Coast of England.
The Deputy Base Maintenance Manager (BMM) will possess comprehensive knowledge of EASA Part 145 and UK CAA regulations and their application in the work place.
Bringing significant depth maintenance experience across multiple relevant Aircraft Types and a strong track record of managing work flows within large multi-disciplinary teams the Deputy Base Maintenance Manager will be a highly skilled engineer and will possess excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills.
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Job Ref: 3915
Zenon is supporting an established VIP operator in their search for Learjet 60XR Captains and First Officers to be based in Europe on a 5 to 6 months contract. Our client is looking for successful applicants to start as soon as possible.
This is a VIP operation, you will expect to fly 50-60 hours per month to locations within Europe and the Middle East. You will be based with the aircraft as there is no fixed base.
Minimum Requirements: Valid EASA ATPL • Current Learjet 60XR type rating • Last flight on type within the past 12 months.
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: 3890
Zenon is delighted to have been commissioned by a VVIP operator based in the Middle East who are seeking Airbus 320 Captains to work with them on a permanent basis.
You will be required to hold the following:
ICAO ATPL to EASA, FAA or ICAO ATPL | Current A320 Type Rating | 6,000 hours total time | 2,000 hours in command on Jet aircraft | 500 hours command on type with passenger operation experience | Must have flown on type within previous 12 months | VIP/Corporate Jet experience will be considered advantageous | ICAO Level 4 English.
