Operations Intern - Flight Operations

About the role

AMREF Health Africa is recruiting an Operations Intern in Nairobi (Westlands) to support the flight operations team of its Flying Doctors service. The intern helps coordinate and execute daily flight activities in line with client expectations and aviation requirements, working under supervision while following company Standard Operating Procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to flight planning and dispatch processes and ensure flight plans for active flights are completed and submitted on time.
• Facilitate clearance by delivering manifests to immigration offices.
• Maintain records such as flight and event logs, aircrew flying records and flight operations records for inbound and outbound flights.
• Establish and manage air-to-ground and point-to-point radio communication with aircraft commanders.
• Enter flight information into the company database and file flight operations documents after each flight.
• Provide administrative support to the Operations Department, such as organizing and replenishing stationery.
• Carry out other assignments delegated by the Operations Manager and duty officer.

Required profile

• Diploma in Flight Operations/Dispatch.
• Knowledge of radio communication.
• Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet).

The work takes place in a twenty-four-hour environment because of the nature of the operation.