Chief Operating Officer – Airline Operations

City/Airport: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Aircraft: ATR 72-600, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A330-300

Shift: Executive / Flexible to support airline operations

Work Type: Airline Operations Leadership

Terms: Permanent Full-Time

Fast Response: Hear Back in 7 Days

Role Description

Our 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.

You will:

• 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

Why Apply Through Sigma Aerospace Workforce?

• Fast Turnaround & Confirmation: 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.
• Integrated Aircraft Maintenance Training & Licencing: Sigma Aerospace College supports aircraft engineers with practical pathways across exclusion removal, multi-category licencing, type ratings and licence requalification.
• Market Knowledge: We work with aviation professionals, operators and airlines across the Asia-Pacific and understand the realities of aviation roles, operational requirements and industry expectations.
• Dedicated Support Team: Our team works exclusively in aviation. We answer the phone, understand the role requirements, and support candidates through the process.

Essential Requirements

• Required Role Experience: 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.
• Maintenance Qualification / Licence: 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.
• Work Rights: Visa sponsorship offered
• Location / Availability: Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with the flexibility required to provide senior operational leadership across the airline's network.

Additional Requirements

• 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.
• Skills: 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.
• Attitude: 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.

Role Benefits

• Fully Furnished Accommodation
• Company Car with Chauffeur
• 6 Days per Week Domestic and International Airline Travel Concessions
• Health Insurance

About Sigma Aerospace Workforce

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.

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