Duty Manager

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY!

Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 100 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

Duty Manager 

Based in Budapest 

Purpose of the position:

To provide and maintain daily operations management oversight of Wizz Air fleet and to control / coordinate -in liaison with the Duty Manager on duty- the work of involved Agencies and Operations Control Center personnel with his/her best knowledge to obtain safe, economical and passenger-oriented operation on the highest standard.

What we offer:

• Base salary and employee bonus scheme
• Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, giving access to a continuously growing network of destinations.
• Relocation package (if applicable)
• Life insurance
• Instant impact, from any level of the organisation, exposure to C-suite management
• Fast career progression, internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)
• A truly international and multicultural work environment with passionate, driven, and diverse teams
• All-you-can-move pass

Responsibilities:

• Continuous monitoring of all flight operations
• Decision making on behalf of DM when required
• Disruption management
• In case of a Flight Safety Occurrence or Operational Disruption, notifying the appropriate company personnel / authorities
• In case of an emergency, alarming DM / SDM on duty
• Operations Pre-planning / fleet tail assignment based on maintenance requests
• Flight monitoring and fleet control
• Internal and external communications
• Sending the schedule and rotation plan to airports, ground handling agents and maintenance providers
• Arranging airport slots in ad-hoc cases
• Handling and distribution of reports from crew and GHAs
• Filing the daily operations checklist
• Providing recommendations on improving processes, systems and management practices in OCC
• Other duties assigned by Head of Operations Control
• Supporting the daily work of Duty Manager on duty

Requirements:

• University or college degree
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• 1 or more years of experience in aviation operation environment
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge of AIMS
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to a Safety Management System
• Good teamwork skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Working Times:

Continuous work, 12 hours in shifts (day shifts and night shifts in rotation)

When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.