Remote FIFO Aerodrome Manager: Lead Aviation Ops

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

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.