Aerial Operations Leader

AAAA; Moree; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Training and development opportunities

Travel between bases

Leadership role with autonomy

Job summary

Waringa Aviation in Moree is seeking an Operations Manager to lead aerial application operations, safety, and client relations from our Moree facility. The role is hands-on, with leadership across operations management, customer engagement and team development.

You will work with the Chief Pilot to schedule jobs, manage logistics, ensure compliance, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced aviation and agricultural environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, operations, logistics, aviation, agriculture or similar.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients to understand current and future operational requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and schedule aerial application jobs with safety and timeliness.
• Support pilot and mixer briefings; monitor weather and communications.
• Assist with aircraft loading requirements and remote airstrip logistics.
• Assist Chief Pilot and Managing Director in business development.
• Recruit, roster and train ground crew.
• Manage ordering and logistics with suppliers (fuel, consumables, etc.).
• Maintain stock levels and inventory, including chemical usage.
• Manage maintenance of ground equipment and assets.
• Oversee OHS and compliance obligations.
• Operate a forklift safely when required.

Skills

Planning

Organisation

Communication

Leadership

Safety & Compliance

Job description

Waringa Aviation in Moree is seeking an Operations Manager to lead aerial application operations, safety, and client relations from our Moree facility. The role is hands-on, with leadership across operations management, customer engagement and team development.

You will work with the Chief Pilot to schedule jobs, manage logistics, ensure compliance, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced aviation and agricultural environment.