Join one of Western Australia's most dynamic regional airlines.
We're looking for Base Operations Manager to coordinate and lead the daily operations of our Kununurra base. This is your chance to be part of a collaborative team with a shared commitment to safety, service, and operational excellence.
Why You'll Love This Role
* Location – work and live in the beautiful Kimberley.
* Diverse scope – work closely with all departments across different aircraft and routes.
* Impactful work – your planning ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operations every day.
* Career growth – professional development and advancement opportunities in a growing group.
About the Role:
You will be responsible to oversee and lead the daily operations of the Kununurra base, ensuring safe, compliance and reliable delivery of scenic, charter and scheduled air transport operations. Work closely with relevant departments to ensure smooth daily operations.
* Lead the Kununurra base's daily operation including: briefings, tasking, disruption management and recovery, clear escalation and decision logs.
* Resolve local customer and client issues and maintain strong local stakeholder relationships with airport, ground handlers, vendors and clients.
* Monitor the base performance, investigate delays and submit monthly operational reporting.
* Ensure accurate manifests, baggage handling and coordination of freight inputs with OCC/flight crew
* Maintain Kununurra fleet and base readiness: coordinate with Engineering and CAMO on aircraft utilisation around maintenance.
* Responsible for managing rosters, annual leave and recruitment of new team members.
* Ensuring compliance with all company procedures and CASA legislation.
* Champion safety, SMS participation and occurrence reporting with timely close-out of actions.
* Prepare for and respond to internal and external audits and implement corrective actions for base specific items.
About You
* Have relevant tertiary study or 2+ years' equivalent industry experience.
* Proven leadership in airline or charter operations (Part 135 preferred).
* Financial acumen with analytical skills.
* Communication skills both written and oral.
* Ability to obtain and hold an ASIC.
* Ability to work flexible roster that includes weekends and public holidays.
About Us
Aviair is a leading regional airline with operations across Western Australia and beyond. Our diverse fleet includes Airvan, PC-12, Cessna Caravan, and King Air. Together, we deliver safe, reliable, and customer-focused services – from regional RPT routes to charter and tourism operations.
About the Lifestyle
Located in the heart of the East Kimberley region, Kununurra offers a unique outback lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty, dramatic landscapes, freshwater lakes and the iconic Ord River. Kununurra is also the gateway to spectacular attractions such as Lake Argyle, El Questro and the Bungle Bungles.
This welcoming town boasts a strong sense of community and endless opportunities for adventure, whether you like hiking, fishing, camping or swimming in waterfalls. Despite its remote setting, Kununurra is well-equipped with essential services, schools, healthcare and regular flights.
Apply now
Send your cover letter and resume outlining your skills and experience. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.