Air Operations Manager

1 week ago


Linköping, Östergötland, Sweden Saab AB Full time

At Saab, we're shaping the future of safety and security. As a leader in our Aviation Services business unit, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on our mission to deliver top-notch products and support to our customers.

Your Role

The team you'll lead is responsible for ensuring seamless flight operations while adhering to regulatory requirements. You'll work closely with line managers, project leaders, and the Business Unit management team to meet both organizational and customer operational goals.

In this role, you'll serve as the operational bridge between our overarching business strategy and on-the-ground implementation, driving improvements and process optimizations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Team Leadership & Development: Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational success within your team of 110 professionals.
  • Specialized Flight Operations: Oversee complex missions including aerial firefighting, target towing, electronic warfare, and test flights across our civil and special mission programs.
  • Coordinate and plan test flight resources across our civil and special mission programs, balancing priorities and program needs.
  • Training Management: Direct and enhance training programs for pilots, technicians, and mission crews to ensure operational readiness and excellence.
About You

We're seeking an experienced leader who thrives on operations, with strong analytical skills and practical experience in change and improvement. You'll be a dynamic and communicative leader who fosters a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

You'll bring:

  • A proven track record of operational management and team development.
  • Extensive knowledge of aviation authority requirements from EASA, SE-EMAR, and the Swedish Transport Agency, specifically related to flight operations and training.
  • Experience in managing commercial contracts with the ability to interpret and meet customer operational needs.
  • Fluency in both Swedish and English.


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