Airside Maintenance Coordinator

Aerodrome Management Services (AMS) is a professional services company providing a wide range of technical support and aerodrome management services to aerodrome owners and operators across Australia. Our growing team of aviation specialists provides support to our clients in the areas of aerodrome design, project management and construction, maintenance, technical inspections and aerodrome surveys, operational readiness, airport security, training, regulatory compliance, audits and ongoing daily operations.

About the Role

AMS has an exciting full-time opportunity for a hands-on Airside Grounds & Maintenance Coordinator to join our team at regional airports across Western Australia

This is a FIFO role ex-Perth, working on a 14 days on / 14 days off roster (2,2). Perfect for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the chance to work across multiple remote aerodrome sites.

You'll be maintaining critical infrastructure that keeps aircraft moving safely – from runways to fences – while working with a supportive team that values safety, professionalism and quality.

In the performance of these maintenance duties, the employee is required to operate various vehicles, spraying equipment and general grounds maintenance equipment. Working remotely, The maintenance coordinator will be required and willing to drive long distances on a regular basis and work unsupervised in remote regions and sites across Western Australia.

• Perform landside and airside maintenance activities including minor runway surface repairs, line marking, fence repairs, weed management etc.

• Liaise with Aerodrome Managers to ensure currency of the maintenance plan in accordance with current requirements.

• Ensure client and key stakeholders are kept updated in relation to forecasted and completed maintenance tasks by site.

• Arrange scheduled maintenance for all vehicles and equipment in accordance with manufacturers service intervals.

About You

AMS offers ongoing training and professional development to support your career progression, and candidates with prior experience in the following areas will be well-prepared to succeed

• Hold a current "HR" class driver's license

• Sound mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to work autonomously in harsh environmental conditions at remote locations

• Ability to prioritise activities and manage workload to ensure effective management of deadlines and outcomes.

• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with members of the community, and staff throughout the company.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• A basic understanding of CASA regulations

• Chemical spraying Certificate (desirable)

• Senior First Aid (desirable)

• ARO & AROC Certificates (desirable)

What We Offer

• Excellent remuneration will be offered to the right applicant reflecting their skills and experience

• Professional growth and ongoing development

• Inclusive work environment

• Permanent full-time position

• Work life balance

What's Next

We'd love to hear from you Please submit your resume and covering letter by selecting "apply now" on Seek. You can also reach out to our HR team for further information or submit your application to All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Applicants must be willing to undergo a full medical and be subject to random testing for drugs and alcohol in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety Regulations. AMS is a Veteran Friendly Employer, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Indigenous people to apply. You must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this position.