AddressWe are recruiting for an Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) who will also be required to complete general grounds maintenance Utility work on non-flight days. You will work on a remote accommodation site in Far North Queensland on a roster of 8 days on 6 days off on a Fly in Fly out basis from Townsville or Brisbane. The right candidate will be flexible in their approach to work as they will need to multiple tasks at a time - depended upon business requirements.
The duties:
- Monitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic on the airport tarmac areas, ensuring all safety concerns are addressed
- You will also responsible for assisting in airport terminal security and air side safety by undertaking a daily checklist of lights and markers and general inspections
- Grounds maintenance and cleaning duties
- Prepare accurate logs and reports
- Perform any emergency duties associated with the safety of staff and guests, and the cleanliness of the airport area, as required
- Perform apron security functions when required, during embarkation and disembarkation of aircraft
The Person
- Previous experience in an Airport Operations, or Grounds Support / Handling Role is preferable.
- Grounds Maintenance, Warehousing / Logistics, operating variety of vehicles and equipment including passenger buses, Driving with a trailer, Ride on Lawn mowers, small motors and power tools.
- MR (Medium Rigid) manual vehicle licence
- Forklift Licence or willing to attain
- Aviation Dangerous Goods Awareness certification, Flight Radio Telephone Operations, or Aerodrome Reporting Officer Certification is highly desirable.
- Ability to pass security background checks for aerodrome security compliance
- Demonstrate strong safety focus and excellent communication skills
- Be able to consistently achieve high standards while working to strict deadlines
- Experience in a similar role is desirable.
In addition, the ARO will be team oriented, able to function safely whilst under pressure and have a high attention to detail. They will support the broader aircraft flight line operations team and will have experience with camp administration/flight and travel bookings. The ARO will be part of the Emergency Response team and will need to pass role specific training required by aircraft operators.
The Benefits
We place great importance on being an employer of choice and offer excellent career opportunities including internal transfers; ongoing training and development, a competitive salary, recognition programs including awards, long service and team event days; site-based benefits; and company discounts.
ESS provides a home away from home for people working in remote mining villages and offshore on oil rigs. We provide the hospitality solutions to ensure all guests are getting the comforts of home even in isolated locations.
