Director of Operations/Project Manager

LawiAir Limited, incorporated as an air charter company with its principle base of operations in Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa, has acquired an Air Service License (ASL) to engage in domestic and international non-scheduled commercial air transport and aerial work services.

LawiAir Limited is seeking the services of the following professionals to help run and manage its operations, and now invites applications and professional resume/ curriculum vitae (CVs) from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

Director of Operations/Project Manager (1 position)

Requirements:

Education:

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Air Transportation/Aviation Management, Aeronautical Engineering, or graduation from an equivalent military educational establishment is required.

Professional qualifications:

• Training and certification as an Airline Transport Pilot (fixed or rotary wing aircraft) or an equivalent military qualification is required;
• Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or its military equivalent is desirable;
• Training and certification as Director of Project management or Program management or at least, basics on Project Management or Supply Chain Management through certified training/educational center (e.g. PM-PRINCE2® and SCOR®) is required;
• Training and certification as ICAO Endorsed Government Inspector and Aircraft (rotary and/or fixed wing), Accident Investigation through certified training/educational center is required;
• Training and certification in Aviation Industry: Procurement, Fleet Acquisition, Finance, Contract, Change and Inventory Management, Strategic Planning; Flight Operations and Net-fleet Planning and Crew Management, Crisis Management; Aviation Security, HR Management and Human Factors, Fatigue Risk Management through certified training/ educational center is desirable.

Proven Work Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as PIC in commercial air transport operations involving large, fixed-wing aircraft and/or multi-engine helicopters is required;
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible managerial experience in air transport operations or aviation safety, with at least seven (7) years of experience on a senior managerial position directly related to the management, administration and coordination of complex air transport operations in the international environment is required;
• Experience working with Civil Aviation Authorities related to certification and/or licensing is required;
• Record of the proven success in strategic planning and management of multi-million-dollar aviation budgets, fleet acquisitions, aeronautical infrastructure development projects, and specialized training programs is required;
• Knowledge and experience in Air Transport Organization economics, financial regulations and rules is desirable;
• Experience in the use of ICAO standards and recommended practices is desirable.
• Experience in international operations in a conflict or post conflict environment is desirable;
• Experience in aviation security and quality management is desirable.

Competencies

• Track record of proven leadership skills;
• Accountability;
• Planning and organizing;
• Judgment/Decision-making;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Problem-solving and ability to work under pressure with minimal resources

Method of application and CV submission

By email addressed to the Executive Director: info@lawiair.com

Should be submitted at least by: 10 December 2025.