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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.

Navigation Officer 

Based in Budapest 

Purpose of the position:

To provide and maintain navigation related oversight of the network by handling EUROCONTROL related messages, preparing flight documentations, providing data for the duty manager of operations. The Navigation Officer supports. Briefs and assists the PIC in the safe conduct of each flight.

Place in the organization:

Navigation Officer reports to Navigation Manager.

Responsibilities:

The Navigation Officer is responsible for:

• Reporting to the Duty Manager on daily operational matters
• Preparation and submission of ATS flight plans
• Preparation of Operational Flight Plans
• Providing necessary information to crew
• Monitoring flight operations and where the safety of a flight is in doubt, advise the Duty Manager to initiate the necessary actions
• Make position information of a flight in distress available to the appropriate organizations as established by the State
• Carrying out and monitoring the daily program
• Handling CTOTs through CFMU-CHMI and/or NOP portal
• Monitoring Weather/NOTAMS for changes/updates
• Collecting and evaluating information of irregular circumstances to secure optimal decisions making (weather information, airport availability)
• Ensuring suitable take off alternate airport is selected and specified in the OFP whenever either the weather conditions at the airport of departure are at or below the applicable airport landing minima
• Ensuring flights are planned not to exceed maximum performance and structural take-off and landing weight limits based upon environmental conditions expected at the time of departure and arrival
• Liaising with staff and agencies at outstations on all matters concerning Company navigational requirements
• Calculating Fuel Requirements for flights in accordance with the provisions of the OM
• Data publication to agents both at home bases and outstations
• Information re-distribution
• Maintaining system database
• Filling the daily electronic handover

Meetings:

Participating in:

• Monthly Team meeting, attendee

Authorities of the function:

• Change ATS flight plan as part of the flight preparation

Skills and competencies:

• Work well under pressure
• Teamwork skills
• Demonstrated commitment to a Safety Management System
• Computer proficiency
• Knowledge of MS Office

Minimum requirements:

• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Advantage:

• Valid Flight Operation Officer License, Category B

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) – expense budget, Temporary accommodation, Administration support
• Life insurance
• AYCM sport pass contracting possibility
• 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)
• True international and multi-cultural work environment, passionate, driven and diverse teams

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.