Aviation Growth & Partnerships Executive

Perth Airport; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Competitive remuneration

Sustainable business focus

On-site facilities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Perth Airport is seeking a Senior VP Aviation Growth & Business Development to drive the aviation growth strategy and strengthen its position as Australia’s Western Hub.

Your role will involve building compelling business cases, developing executive relationships with airlines and government bodies, and leading a high performing team to deliver sustainable passenger growth and expanded routes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in aviation or commerce or related discipline.
• Extensive senior leadership experience across aviation, airports, airlines, tourism or comparable commercial sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with knowledge of airline strategy, network planning, aviation economics and route development.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills at executive and government levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead Perth Airport’s aviation growth strategy to secure new international, domestic and regional air services.
• Develop and maintain executive level relationships with airline leaders, network planning teams, government stakeholders, tourism organisations and industry bodies.
• Negotiate strategic commercial partnerships, route development initiatives and aviation investment programs.
• Drive demand generation to maximise passenger growth, strengthen route performance and support tourism and trade opportunities.
• Represent Perth Airport at key national and international aviation forums and lead a high performing cross-functional team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in aviation or commerce

Job description

Perth Airport is seeking a Senior VP Aviation Growth & Business Development to drive the aviation growth strategy and strengthen its position as Australia’s Western Hub.

Your role will involve building compelling business cases, developing executive relationships with airlines and government bodies, and leading a high performing team to deliver sustainable passenger growth and expanded routes.