Airport Manager
Core
Manage daily operations, safety, and compliance for a remote regional airport in a FIFO environment.
Role type
Senior operational manager (airport)
Builds
Safe, compliant, and efficient airport operations for aviation clients
Domain
Aviation / Airport Operations
Required skills
Airport operations management, Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) duties, Ground Service Equipment (GSE) oversight, regulatory compliance (CASA/MOS 139), third-party supplier management, staff training coordination, incident response, manual controller duties, audit management
Preferred skills
Leadership in dynamic FIFO environments, proactive safety focus, extreme heat tolerance, mine site medical fitness
Technologies
AQD system, airport manual controller systems
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day airport operations and facilities, perform Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) duties, oversee Ground Service Equipment (GSE), ensure compliance with CASA regulations and MOS 139, manage third-party suppliers, coordinate staff training records, conduct terminal inspections, uphold safety/security/OH&S/environmental compliance, respond to incidents via AQD system, perform manual controller responsibilities, act as primary contact during audits and emergencies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC