The role will lead operational performance across the airline, with responsibility for fleet reliability, aircraft utilisation,
Role: Chief Operating Officer – Airline Operations
City/Airport: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Shift: Executive / Flexible to support airline operations
Work Type: Airline Operations Leadership
Terms: Permanent Full-TimeOur client is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership across the airline's operational functions.
Based in Dhaka, the COO will be accountable for safe, efficient, reliable and commercially sustainable airline operations across flight operations, engineering and maintenance, ground operations, cabin services and the Operations Control Centre.
The role will lead operational performance across the airline, with responsibility for fleet reliability, aircraft utilisation, On-Time Performance, safety culture, operational cost optimisation, regulatory compliance and passenger experience.
Lead all airline operational departments
Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with corporate objectives
Establish operational priorities across all stations
Oversee flight operations and operational safety performance
Ensure adequate flight crew availability and optimum crew productivity
Oversee aircraft airworthiness, fleet reliability and dispatch reliability
Approve maintenance strategies and monitor maintenance costs
Support fleet induction and retirement projects
Provide strategic oversight of passenger, ramp, load control and baggage operations
Oversee aircraft turnaround, airport operations and station management
Establish cabin service standards and improve customer satisfaction
Oversee flight dispatch, crew control, aircraft routing and flight monitoring
Lead irregular operations and disruption recovery
Ensure compliance with applicable aviation, airport and security requirements
Monitor and improve OTP, flight completion, dispatch reliability and aircraft utilisation
Drive improvements in delay performance, fuel efficiency and turnaround performance
Lead operational response during incidents, disruptions, severe weather and technical emergencies
Lead fleet expansion, new destination launches and airport expansion initiatives
Support operational digitisation and fuel efficiency programmes
Lead IOSA renewal and operational transformation projects
Drive new aircraft induction and other strategic operational projects
Our team has direct lines of contact with team leaders and hiring managers. We work to get strong applications reviewed quickly rather than leaving aviation professionals waiting for weeks.
Sigma Aerospace College supports aircraft engineers with practical pathways across exclusion removal, multi-category licencing, type ratings and licence requalification.
We work with aviation professionals, operators and airlines across the Asia-Pacific and understand the realities of aviation roles, operational requirements and industry expectations.
Our team works exclusively in aviation. We answer the phone, understand the role requirements, and support candidates through the process.
18+ years of professional experience, including a minimum of 10 years in the commercial aviation industry.
Previous experience as a Chief Operating Officer, Director of Operations, VP Operations or equivalent senior airline operational leadership position is preferred.
Bachelor's degree is mandatory.
Master's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline is highly desirable.
Professional aviation qualifications are highly desirable.
Visa sponsorship offered
Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with the flexibility required to provide senior operational leadership across the airline's network.
Strong knowledge of commercial airline operations, aviation safety, regulatory compliance, fleet management and operational performance.
Experience managing complex airline operations across multiple operational departments is required.
Strong airline operations management capability across flight operations, engineering and maintenance, ground operations, cabin operations and OCC functions.
Strong understanding of Safety Management Systems, aviation regulatory compliance, airline economics, crisis management, fleet planning, operational budgeting and performance management.
Ability to lead operational transformation, strategic projects, fleet expansion and new destination initiatives.
Strong decision-making, problem-solving and crisis management capability.
High level of professional integrity and ethical conduct.
Safety-focused and commercially aware.
Strategic thinker with strong leadership and people-development capability.
Adaptable, collaborative and able to make effective decisions in complex operational environments.
Sigma’s Workforce division is Australia’s leading provider of direct recruitment, contingent labour and on-hire labour for Commercial Aviation, General Aviation and Defence. We source engineers and place them directly into roles with airlines, AMOs and MROs, as well as providing contracted workforce capability when operators need surge capacity.
Our wider group also undertakes line and heavy maintenance services in-house.
Sigma Aerospace Group is one of Australia’s most trusted independent aviation groups, combining aircraft maintenance, engine overhaul, engineer training and workforce solutions under one roof. With operations across multiple states, CASA and ASQA approvals, and a track record of delivery for airlines, Defence suppliers and major operators, Sigma is known for being fast, technically sharp and execution-focused.
