There by Air Head Of Flight Operations (HOFO)

Experience Co is an adventure tourism company founded in 1998 with the vision of becoming the largest and most respected adventure tourism company in the world. We offer the best of the best in adventure experiences with numerous locations throughout Australia and New Zealand.

As a business, we empower our employees to do what they do best – deliver the extraordinary

About the role

Our Aviation team are on the lookout for a suitably qualified HOFO for There by Air to join the wider team. This position will be responsible for providing inspired leadership and oversight of all operations for There by Air. Based out of Cairns Airport, operating predominately Monday to Friday. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager Aviation, this pivotal role will have the following responsibilities:

• Control all flight crew training and operational matters affecting the safety of the Part 135 flying operations
• Head of Training and Checking duties
• Maintaining and supporting the operational logistics and providing a high level of leadership to staff, ensuring best workplace practices are always adhered to.
• Planning, organising and conducting aircraft schedules, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation requirements;
• Ensuring quality control is maintained with regard to CASA And WH&S requirements.
• Ensuring Acts and Regulations are understood, maintained and adhered too
• Foster a culture that inspires high levels of safety, performance, and employee satisfaction
• Leading, coordinating, and supervising of Flight Crew team; measure, review and report the effectiveness and efficiency of flight operations activities and employee’s performance.
• Rostering and team assignments and ensuring compliance with FRMS; regularly monitoring flight crew duty periods and reporting any FRMS breaches through the appropriate channels.
• Facilitate Flight Crew site inductions and base specific training requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency of submissions of flight record documentation (DFR / Trend Monitoring / Timesheets etc etc) and review of Flight Crew timesheets and payroll reports.
• Carry out pilot duties when required

About you

• CASA Part 61 Commercial Pilot License.
• Minimum 1,000hrs Aeronautical Experience (Including 500hrs Single Pilot Operations) with at least 400 hours C208 experience.
• Previous Part 135 operations and the ability to pass the CASA HOFO approval
• Previous experience in Parachute ops desirable
• Current IPC-SE or ME (A) (2D & 3D) with a minimum six months until renewal is due.
• Sound knowledge of CASA & APF regulatory publications and understanding of company operational procedures.
• Experience in people management, including staff development, mentoring, appraising and performance review.
• Current driver’s license.
• Australian working rights

Benefits and perks

• Employee Benefit Discount Program to check out our products
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional leave purchase plan
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• All technology / equipment provided to do your role
• Training and study assistance provided
• Career pathways developed to get you to the next level

Don’t miss out on joining a leading company that welcomes innovated ideas and is dedicated to providing quality services. If you are ready to escape the ordinary, apply now.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Experience Co we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Please direct your resume and cover letter via the link below.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted