Aerodrome Reporting Officers are required to conduct inspections and maintain accurate reporting and documentation to support airbase operability and certification.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conducting thorough inspections to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
* Managing Aerodrome data updates, aircraft manifests, NOTAMs, and OLS impacts in accordance with CASA and Defence protocols.
* Drafting and monitoring NOTAMs to meet stringent safety and compliance requirements.
* Maintaining FOD registers to prevent foreign object damage.
* Ensuring the completion of dangerous cargo documentation and maintaining current SOPs for AO safety and compliance.
* Coordinating maintenance activities and liaising with BST providers for safe operations.
* Supporting internal and external audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Investigating incidents and security breaches, reporting outcomes to Aerodrome Operators.
* Performing sweeping and mowing duties across airside operational zones.
* Conducting hazard inspections and managing wildlife, environmental, and maintenance risks.
* Providing ground handling support including fuelling, marshalling, fireguard duties, and equipment operation.
* Assisting with baggage and aircraft loading as required, in compliance with relevant SOP.
* Managing pedestrian and vehicle movements, including escorting duties.
* Supporting air terminal operations including customer service, passenger and aircrew support, operation of Defence screening equipment in accordance with the relevant SOP.
About You:
* Prior experience in a similar role or a Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations) is desirable.
* Current certification as an Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) and Aerodrome Works Safety Officer (WSO) is essential.
* A valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) and Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Certificate (AROC) for airport radio communications are also required.
* Flexibility, adaptability, and effective prioritization skills are necessary for this role.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and corrective action implementation are essential.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is also necessary.
* If you have a strong interest in this role but don't hold all the relevant qualifications, please still apply. We are open to providing training for these with the costs fully covered.
* You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the success of our Defence division. If you're passionate about aviation and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply.