Airport Manager, Merimbula — Lead a New Regional Operation

Aus Flight Handling; Merimbula; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aus Flight Handling seeks a hands-on Airport Manager to lead our Merimbula operation. You will build and manage a small local team, oversee day-to-day airport activities, ensure safety and compliance, and maintain strong relationships with client airlines.

The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and the ability to work across customer service, ramp, and baggage operations, with a focus on delivering reliable regional air services.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in operations.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in aviation operations.
• Strong communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small local team across customer service, ramp and baggage operations.
• Own day-to-day airport operations and ensure readiness and safety.
• Maintain strong relationships with client airlines and ensure compliance with aviation procedures.
• Address disruptions and drive a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Decision making

Safety & compliance

Planning & organisation

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Aus Flight Handling seeks a hands-on Airport Manager to lead our Merimbula operation. You will build and manage a small local team, oversee day-to-day airport activities, ensure safety and compliance, and maintain strong relationships with client airlines.

The role emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and the ability to work across customer service, ramp, and baggage operations, with a focus on delivering reliable regional air services.