Aerodrome Manager

Compass Group Pty Limited; Perth; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights and accommodation provided

4:3 roster

Meals and village facilities on site

Career progression across ESS/Compass

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited seeks an experienced Aerodrome Manager to lead aviation operations at Gruyere Village, overseeing all aerodrome activities on a FIFO 8:6 roster. You will ensure CASA compliance, manage safety programs and coordinate aircraft movements in a remote mining environment.

Lead a team of Aerodrome Reporting Officers, liaise with airlines and site leadership, and drive continuous improvement in safety and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Must hold Aerodrome Reporting Officer qualifications.
• Experience in aviation operations or airport management.
• Emergency management or incident command experience.
• FIFO or remote-site environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage aerodrome operations, facilities and aviation activities.
• Ensure CASA regulations and client requirements compliance.
• Lead runway inspections, safety audits and risk assessments.
• Coordinate aircraft movements, schedules and communications.
• Maintain aerodrome records and reporting requirements.
• Develop Aerodrome Reporting Officers and aviation staff.
• Build relationships with airlines, pilots, contractors and site leadership.
• Investigate incidents and drive safety improvements.
• Champion a proactive safety culture across aviation operations.

Skills

Aviation operations

Leadership

Safety management

Stakeholder engagement

CASA compliance

Education

Aerodrome Reporting Officer qualifications

Aviation operations or airport management qualifications

Emergency management or incident command

Job description

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.

• 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