Aviation Operations Manager

5 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Santos Limited Full time
About the Role

The primary objective of this position is to manage all aspects of the EA / PNG Regional Business Unit Aviation operations, encompassing:

  • Fixed and rotary wing operations
  • Aerodrome operations and associated company facilities
  • Travel and personnel logistics
  • Emergency response (ER) and search and rescue (SAR)

Based in the Santos Brisbane office, this role's key accountabilities are to identify and manage all risks associated with areas of operation, manage assurance activities, and develop and lead high-performing teams. Regular travel both interstate and to PNG is required.

Key Responsibilities

The Aviation Manager will be responsible for:

  • Management of aviation activities within the region, including Helicopter operations, Aerodrome, Fixed wing charter, and Regular Public Transport (RPT) services
  • Providing industry experience, understanding international (ICAO), national regulator legislation (CASA), and best practice relevant to the area of operations
  • Establishing governance and assurance systems to ensure safe operations and compliance with the Santos Management System
  • Effective and timely engagement and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
  • Working in collaboration with the Global Aviation Principal
  • Designing and optimizing aviation solutions that meet operational or project requirements
  • Developing contracting strategies
  • Compliance to Company Technical standards
  • Managing Contractor performance to ensure service levels meet contract scopes
  • Leading continuous improvement and efficiency optimization activities
About You

We are seeking an experienced Aviation Manager to be an integral part of our team. To stand out in this role, we are looking for a highly motivated professional with demonstrated skills and experience in:

  • Extensive experience in an operations leadership role, preferably within Aviation
  • Offshore and/or onshore oil and gas aviation operations
  • Experience as CASA-defined key personnel role within Aviation industry, including Air Operator Certificate management level
  • Ideally a trained Pilot (ATPL) or Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer qualified
Company Culture

Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognize the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected, and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.

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