Aerodrome Manager
- Lead aviation operations at Gruyere Village.
- Ensure compliance with CASA regulations and safety standards.
- Manage aerodrome facilities and coordinate aircraft movements.
Lead Aviation Operations at One of Western Australia's Premier Remote Mining Villages.
ESS provides multi-service capability to major companies and organisations operating in remote locations, including villages, offshore facilities and remote camps. We are committed to delivering exceptional service, safety, and operational excellence to our clients and communities.
We are currently seeking an experienced Aerodrome Manager to join our team at Gruyere Village on a FIFO 8:6 roster. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of aerodrome operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient aviation services that support a critical mining operation.
As the Aerodrome Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the village aerodrome, overseeing aviation operations, safety compliance, stakeholder management, and operational readiness. You will work closely with airline operators, site leadership, emergency services, and client representatives to ensure all aviation activities are conducted safely and in accordance with CASA regulations and site requirements.
THE POSITION
- Manage all aerodrome operations, facilities, and aviation-related activities.
- Ensure compliance with CASA regulations, aerodrome manuals, and client requirements.
- Lead runway inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and emergency response preparedness.
- Coordinate aircraft movements, charter flight schedules, and operational communications.
- Maintain aerodrome records, reporting requirements, and operational documentation.
- Manage and develop Aerodrome Reporting Officers and aviation support personnel.
- Build strong relationships with airlines, pilots, contractors, and site leadership teams.
- Investigate incidents, hazards, and near misses while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Champion a proactive safety culture across all aviation operations.
THE PERSON
- Previous experience managing aerodrome or airport operations in a remote, regional, mining, defence, or commercial aviation environment.
- Strong understanding of CASA regulations and aviation compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and operational stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience with aviation safety management systems and risk management processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in dynamic operational environments.
- Advanced computer and reporting skills.
- Strong leadership and operational management experience in an Airport Manager or similar aviation leadership role.
- Virgin Australia training and/or operational experience highly regarded.
- Experience operating or supporting Embraer E190-E2 aircraft is advantageous.
- Previous experience with Airnorth and/or Alliance Airlines advantageous.
Mandatory Requirements
- Aerodrome Reporting Officer qualifications.
- Aviation operations or airport management qualifications.
- Emergency management or incident command experience.
- Experience within FIFO or remote-site environments.
THE BENEFITS
- Monday - Thursday (4:3 rosters)
- $131,750 inc of super ($115 940 +super)
- Company-arranged flights and accommodation
- Meals and village facilities provided while on site
- Opportunities to progress across ESS and the broader Compass Group network
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