Flight Ops Project Specialist - Trainee
Posted date [2026-05-20]
(ID: 45455)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Job Description and Requirements
Flight Ops Project Specialist - TraineeJob Snapshot
Role: Flight Ops Project Specialist - Trainee
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Airlines/Aviation
Function: Project-Program Management
Experience: Fresh graduate
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Flight Ops Project Specialist - Trainee in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a full-time entry-level opportunity in the Airlines/Aviation industry for a fresh aviation graduate who wants to build practical experience in flight operations projects, aviation documentation, regulatory coordination, and operational administration. The role supports the Flight Operations team with Electronic Flight Bag management, controlled document updates, approvals tracking, training documentation, and day-to-day department coordination.
This trainee position is well suited for a UAE-based aviation graduate with strong attention to detail, good English communication skills, and a clear interest in flight operations, business aviation, and aviation project support.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Airlines/Aviation
Function: Project-Program Management
Salary: 5000-8000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Flight Ops Project Specialist - Trainee will support the smooth running of flight operations by helping maintain accurate records, controlled manuals, project trackers, and regulatory documentation. The role provides hands-on exposure to operational processes that support safe, compliant, and efficient business aviation services, making it a valuable first step for a graduate seeking a long-term career in flight operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Support flight operations projects by assisting with planning, tracking, documentation, coordination, and follow-up activities.
* Assist with Electronic Flight Bag management, including updates, version control, record checks, and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
* Support the preparation, maintenance, and controlled update of Flight Operations and Training documentation.
* Assist with Operations Manual and Minimum Equipment List documentation in coordination with the Manager Flight Operations and Manager Crew Training.
* Coordinate the release, publication, and distribution of Flight Operations and Training documents according to company procedures.
* Help prepare and track applications for regulatory approvals and authorizations with authorities such as GCAA, IOMAR, and SMAR.
* Maintain accurate trackers, records, controlled documents, approval logs, and project files for the Flight Operations department.
* Provide general office, administrative, and coordination support to the Flight Operations team.
* Follow internal procedures for document control, version tracking, review cycles, and aviation compliance support.
* Communicate clearly with internal teams to ensure documentation updates, project actions, and approval requirements are completed on time.
Ideal Profile
The ideal candidate should be a fresh aviation graduate with a genuine interest in flight operations, aviation documentation, and regulatory processes. The role requires accuracy, patience, organization, and a willingness to learn from experienced aviation professionals in a structured business aviation environment.
* Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Studies or a related aviation discipline.
* Degree must be from a recognized aviation university or academy.
* Fresh graduate profile with strong interest in flight operations and aviation project coordination.
* Good organizational and administrative skills.
* High attention to detail with willingness to learn technical aviation processes.
* Proficiency in MS Office applications.
* Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
* Ability to maintain records, trackers, controlled documents, and department files accurately.
* Permanent resident of the UAE.
Skills Set
* Flight operations support
* Aviation project coordination
* Electronic Flight Bag support
* Operations Manual documentation
* Minimum Equipment List coordination
* Training documentation support
* Regulatory approval tracking
* GCAA coordination support
* Controlled document management
* Records and tracker maintenance
* MS Office
* Administrative coordination
* Aviation compliance support
* English communication
* Detail-oriented documentation
Why Join Us
This trainee role offers a valuable entry point into Dubai’s business aviation sector, with direct exposure to flight operations, documentation control, aviation approvals, and operational project support. It is a strong opportunity for a fresh aviation graduate to gain practical industry experience, understand regulatory workflows, and develop a career foundation within a professional aviation environment.
About the Company
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim is a business aviation company based at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company provides charter, FBO, aircraft maintenance, and aircraft management services for VIP and corporate aviation customers, with a focus on safety, service quality, operational excellence, and premium aviation support across the UAE and regional market.
