Aerodrome Operations Manager

About the role

Broome International Airport (BIA), a privately owned commercial airport serving the Kimberley region of Western Australia, is seeking an experienced Aerodrome Operations Manager to join its management team on a full-time, ongoing basis. Reporting to the General Manager Operations, the manager leads day-to-day safe, secure and compliant aerodrome and terminal operations, manages the Aerodrome Reporting Officer and Terminal Officer workforce and acts as the first escalation point for routine, shift-level and out-of-hours matters. It is a hands-on working-manager role with on-call and after-hours response.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, roster and develop the Aerodrome Reporting Officer and Terminal Officer workforce.
• Coordinate aerodrome inspections, technical inspections, NOTAMs, airside permits, operational records and compliance activities.
• Administer approved Method of Working Plans, Works Safety Officer arrangements and works controls.
• Manage operational hazards, incidents, corrective actions and routine investigations.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, exercises and business continuity readiness.
• Implement wildlife hazard management, environmental and biosecurity controls.
• Coordinate aviation security, airside access and work with the security screening contractor.
• Manage readiness for international arrivals, departures and diversions, and coordinate training, appointments and competency.
• Manage terminal readiness, passenger flow, baggage interfaces and stakeholder matters.
• Keep vehicles, radios, emergency and inspection equipment serviceable.
• Maintain relationships with airlines, ground handlers, contractors, regulators and emergency services.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in aerodrome or airside operations in a regulated aviation environment.
• Experience leading a shift-based workforce, including rostering, performance management and training.
• Ability to build relationships with airlines, ground handlers, contractors, regulators and emergency services.
• Resides in Broome and accepts on-call and after-hours arrangements.
• Eligible for appointment as an Aerodrome Reporting Officer, able to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card and pass the police, medical, drug and alcohol checks.

Required skills

• CASR Part 139 and the Part 139 Manual of Standards.
• Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and related regulations.
• Workplace health and safety obligations and safety management principles.
• Aerodrome inspections, NOTAMs, airside permits, works control, incident response and corrective actions.
• Aerodrome Reporting Officer and Works Safety Officer training, Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate, first aid certification and an unrestricted C class driver's licence.

Applicants submit a cover letter, a current resume and a completed Application for Employment form; applications without the form may be excluded. The vacancy remains open until filled.