# Ground Operations Controller at Dea > Onsite · Malta · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Adea%3A587367 (read 2026-11-08). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Dea](https://alderhq.app/companies/dea) - Location text: European SAO (ESAO), Malta - Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · Malta (evidence: "Location: European SAO (ESAO), Malta") - Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown - First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://dea.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/d4ccc0eb-1516-469e-8286-364715fbde56 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted ## Description (the employer's text) European SAO Limited are recruiting for a Ground Operations Controller as a technical member of the Operations Control Centre. The Operations Controller vacancy is an amazing opportunity for a qualified officer with aviation skills and ambition who is seeking a challenging role in a diverse and fast paced environment. The OCC role within the Company Group is a key component because it acts as a centralised point of contact to manage various activities within the different deployed bases around Europe, having constant communication and coordination with all involved parties and departments. ### Responsibilities - Assist in the day-to-day running of the Operational aspects and maintains the data required for management of the flight schedule - Support Ground Operations Department on the daily monitoring of tasks (e.g. fulfil client requirements) - Liaison with internal and external stakeholders for different arrangements and coordination - Coordinate and liaise with the crew members for flight schedule, climate condition, geographical factors and ensuring that country-specific requirements are complied with - Undertake flight feasibility checks including FTL monitoring and NOTAMs. Ensures that the necessary handling, permits, fuel and airport requests are coordinated and confirmed to carry out the flight programs - Compiles a Crew Briefing pack including an operational flight plan and executes crew control instructions for crew travel and hotel accommodation arrangements when required - Communicates with the CAMO Manager on the operational status of the aircrafts and the planning for the maintenance events - Participates in the functioning of the Emergency Response Plan within the Operations Control Centre - Office Administration; liaise with the internal stakeholders for office organisation ### Skills Essential and mandatory requirements: - Must have the right to live and work in Malta - Fluent in English, both verbal and written - Experience in flight dispatch/ground operations control in a Business Aviation environment - IT Proficient - capable of working with Google work space or Microsoft Office and willing to learn/use aviation specific software - Teamplayer with a proactive attitude able to take initiative with minimal supervision - Flexibility to adapt and handle last minute changes - Ability to prioritise and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment - Able to occasionally travel to other European countries or the United Kingdom Desirable requirements: - PPL, Flight Dispatcher licence or Aviation related qualification - Experience in International Aviation Network Planning - Driving licence Advantages considered a plus: - Proficiency in other languages - Other aviation related experience or courses - Organised and analytical person ### Benefits - Full-time permanent position (Working hours - Mon to Fri 9-5 initially with a possibility of 12hr shift introduction) - On-site position, office located in Malta --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Adea%3A587367 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.