Manager Flight Efficiency & SME Flight Ops Documentation

Manager Flight Efficiency & SME Flight Ops Documentation

Type of contract: Temporary contract

"Our people are the heart of Norwegian. We embrace a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences make us stronger, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute."

Are you our new Manager Flight Efficiency SME Flight Ops Documentation?

Are you passionate about aviation, operational efficiency and continuous improvement? Would you like to play a key role in optimizing fuel efficiency, supporting sustainable flight operations and ensuring regulatory compliance across Norwegian?

We are looking for an experienced and analytical professional to join our Flight Operations department.

In this role, you will combine operational aviation expertise with analytical insight and documentation management to drive fuel-saving initiatives, optimize procedures and maintain essential operational documentation.

You will work closely with the Chief Pilot and collaborate across Flight Operations, Sustainability, Finance and Analytics to identify opportunities, implement improvements and support safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.

The position reports to the Nominated Person Flight Operations (NPFO).

This is a temporary position from January to May 2027, covering for an employee on parental leave

In this role, you will:

• Develop, maintain and monitor Norwegian's Fuel Saving Program, including fuel performance analysis, relevant KPIs and the Fuel Saving Booklet for pilots.

• Establish and manage the Fuel Uplift Policy, evaluate optimal Cost Index values and identify opportunities to improve operational and cost efficiency.

• Propose fuel-saving procedures to the Chief Pilot and Chief Cabin Crew, and coordinate the implementation of approved initiatives.

• Monitor developments in national and international aviation regulations, ensuring operational manuals and procedures remain accurate, updated and compliant.

• Lead cross-functional coordination of manual revisions, documentation updates and regulatory changes, working with relevant authorities and internal stakeholders.

• Manage electronic operational documentation, including supplier coordination, the Documentation intranet, timely Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) updates and the availability of the latest Dangerous Goods Response Guide on all aircraft.

• Review relevant operational reports, recommend corrective actions, maintain process descriptions and support additional operational responsibilities as required.

Required qualifications and experience

• Have a university degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, IT or a relevant discipline, or an equivalent qualification such as an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL). Relevant work experience may compensate for formal educational requirements.

• Have a minimum of five years' experience in the airline industry.

• Hold a B737 pilot licence and perform flight duties within Norwegian in accordance with the applicable local agreement.

• Have strong administrative capabilities and are comfortable using common IT tools.

• Bring relevant analytical experience or education and can translate operational data into actionable improvements.

• Have comprehensive knowledge of civil aviation regulations, standards and recommended practices, including EASA, ICAO and IATA.

• Are results-oriented, with a proven ability to deliver against KPIs.

• Collaborate effectively across teams and functions, communicate clearly with different stakeholders and have an excellent command of written and spoken English.

We can offer:

At Norwegian, you will become part of an aviation environment where your expertise and ideas can make a real difference.

• A meaningful role with the opportunity to influence operational efficiency and sustainability across our flight operations

• Travel in Europe and beyond with massively discounted employee priced tickets with Norwegian and our partner airlines.

• Good pension schemes.

• Comprehensive medical and travel insurance.

• Flexibility to combine working from our office and from home.

• A competitive salary.

• Possibility to participate in activities run by the Norwegian Sports Club.

• Opportunity to join our share saving plan.

Ready for an exciting journey?

If you are motivated by combining aviation expertise, operational efficiency and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you!

Click Apply Now and submit your application and CV through our recruitment system.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Do you have any questions?

For questions about the position, please contact:

Chief Pilot Marianne Vikse Lien
Marianne.Vikse.Lien@norwegian.com

We care for each other, our customers and our environment.

Location: Norway

Travel required: Some travelling must be expected

About Norwegian

The Norwegian group is a leading Nordic aviation company, owning two leading airlines in the Nordics: Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe’s Flyveselskap. Norwegian operates an extensive network connecting the Nordics with major European cities, while Widerøe primarily serves short-runway airports in rural Norway, providing vital regional connectivity.