Operations Controller - Adelaide Airport, Australia - Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia

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Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia provides fixed-wing border surveillance services under contract to the Australian Border Force.

This is the world's largest outsourced civil maritime surveillance operation, patrolling Australia's 8.2 million square kilometre Exclusive Economic Zone, operating 10 Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft from our bases in Cairns, Darwin, and Broome.


Job Description:


Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia develop and execute a national flying program on behalf of the Australian Border Force and provide 24/7 Search & Rescue support to the Australian Maritime Search Authority.

Reporting to the Day of Operations Manager, this position is responsible for the coordination and support of daily flying operations and aircrew rosters.

The role works 12.5-hour shifts as part of a rotating shift roster.


Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all activities are conducted compliantly in line with standard operating procedures and meet all regulatory and legislative requirements.
  • Monitor and maximise operational performance and revenue within the scope of the role.
  • Proactively seek efficiency gains and continuously look for ways to improve the role.
  • Ensure that any policy breaches are reported to the Day of Operations Manager.
  • Liaise with client organisations on operational issues.
  • Liaise with Base Managers on the execution of the flying program, maintenance of aircraft and management of aircrews.
  • Coordinate the recovery of aircraft breakdowns and other operational limitations that affect the aircraft flying schedule.
  • Perform other related tasks as required by the Day of Operations Manager.

Qualifications:


  • Tertiary qualifications in aviation are desirable but not mandatory.
  • Completion of Year 12.

Experience

  • Technical and practical experience in aviation operations is required.

Knowledge

  • Microsoft Office suite.

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive, driven and assertive with a very high attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively and calmly under pressure.
  • High level of written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organisation and time management skills.
  • Strong customer focus.
  • Ability to operate autonomously within a team environment.
  • Adaptable to change.
  • Proven ability to resolves complex tasks in a dynamic environment.
Additional Information

Why work with us?

  • A sense of purpose in your work, every mission matters to us
  • Excellent job satisfaction with sense of pride in your work
  • Our team is our greatest asset we connect, protect and save lives
  • Opportunities for professional and personal growth
  • Market competitive remuneration
  • A friendly and supportive team environment

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