Senior Airport Operations & Compliance Coordinator
Core
Senior leadership role ensuring safe, secure, and compliant operation of regional airports, including airside operations, safety management, and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior IC airport operations & compliance coordinator (2IC)
Builds
Operational systems, compliance frameworks, safety management systems, and emergency preparedness plans for regional airports.
Domain
Aviation / Airport Operations / Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
Airside operations knowledge, aviation safety and security expertise, regulatory compliance management, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk management, project coordination, manual and procedure development, emergency preparedness planning.
Preferred skills
Airport Reporting Officer (ARO) qualifications, Air Radio Licence, ASIC, experience with CASA requirements, practical airside knowledge (runway conditions, lighting, wildlife management).
Technologies
Aerodrome Manual, Transport Security Plan, Airport Emergency Plan, Safety Management System, CASA regulatory instruments.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate day-to-day airport operations, safety, security, and compliance; manage and support an experienced airport operations team; maintain and review key aviation manuals and safety systems; ensure compliance with aviation regulatory requirements; establish systems for monitoring regulatory obligations; coordinate risk management, audits, and emergency preparedness; liaise with regulators, airlines, and stakeholders; support airport projects and capital works.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities