Head of Flight Operations - Uganda

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📍 Uganda, UgandaFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

Take to the skies with purpose as the Head of Flight Operations for MAF in Uganda, where your leadership directly enables life-changing aviation across Uganda and South Sudan.

This high-impact role invites you to orchestrate a complex, multi-national operation, bridging the gap between rigorous regulatory compliance and heartfelt humanitarian mission. You’ll lead a dedicated team of professionals, collaborating with Chief Pilots and Maintenance heads - to ensure every takeoff is safe, every landing is precise, and every flight serves a greater calling. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for excellence and a desire to see remote communities transformed through expert aviation stewardship, this is your opportunity to lead at the forefront of mission-driven flight.

For the full job profile: click hereLiving in the Uganda programme snapshot.

 

Responsibilities

Regulatory and Strategic Oversight: Act as the primary liaison with the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), ensuring operations across Uganda and South Sudan comply with international ICAO standards and MAF’s mission-focused procedures.

Operational Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day management of flight operations, including flight planning, dispatch, technical documentation and contingency planning.

Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, managing staffing, competency assessments and professional development to foster a skilled, motivated and high-performing workforce.

Safety and Quality Culture: Champion the Safety Management System (SMS) in collaboration with the Safety Manager, supporting risk mitigation, crew-fatigue management and a strong culture of safety.

Interdepartmental Coordination: Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Flight Crew and Country Directors to align aircraft availability with humanitarian needs and strategic programme objectives.

Resource and Infrastructure Management: Manage the operational budget and oversee the maintenance and development of remote airstrips, ensuring essential data, facilities and equipment are prepared to support life-saving missions.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Education and QualificationsEssential:- ICAO Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) — does not need to be current

- Minimum 3 years in flight operations management or equivalent leadership role

 

Job Related Experience

Essential:

- UCAA regulations, ICAO standards, SMS principles, humanitarian aviation context

Frequently Asked Questions

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This Head of Flight Operations - Uganda role at mafint is based in Uganda, Uganda. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Head of Flight Operations - Uganda role at mafint full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Head of Flight Operations - Uganda role in the Flight Operations department at mafint.
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When was the Head of Flight Operations - Uganda job at mafint posted?
This Head of Flight Operations - Uganda position at mafint was posted on Sep 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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