Base Manager – Alice Springs
Core
Manage ground-based aviation operations, base facilities, assets, and local staff for a general aviation business serving regional communities.
Role type
Senior operations manager (ground-based aviation)
Builds
Ground handling services, flight operations, and maintenance scheduling for regional charter and airline flights
Domain
Aviation / General Aviation / Regional Transport
Required skills
Team management, operational planning, safety compliance, asset management, reporting, customer service, scheduling, invoicing, ground handling coordination
Preferred skills
Aviation operations experience, sales management experience, TakeFlite platform proficiency, formal aviation qualifications
Technologies
TakeFlite platform
Responsibilities
Manage base facilities and assets including buildings and vehicles; Manage local operations and ground crew including safety and compliance; Prepare and present reports on operational performance; Oversee base operations including systems and processes to ensure optimum use of assets; Monitor aircraft hours and plan aircraft maintenance schedules; Manage accurate records for all flights including flight logs; Issue invoices; Be part of an on-call roster covering 24/7 duties