Airport Reporting Officer

The Airport Reporting Officer is a role that forms a critical component to the success of the airport operations.  The primary objective of this role is to ensure that all airport reporting requirements are met in accordance with regulatory bodies such as Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Department of Home Affairs and also Council’s Internal Aerodrome Manual.  It is also a requirement of this role to undertake daily maintenance of the airport facility to ensure that regulatory requirements are met and the overall presentation of the airport is maintained to a high standard. The following outlines key responsibilities of the position, but is not all encompassing:ReportingConduct daily inspections of the airside grounds, including boundary checks, runway inspections, wildlife clearing to ensure safe operations of all aircraft;Carry out enforcement of CASA and Home Affairs legislative requirements ;Monitor the NOTAMS (Notice to Airmen) system to identify if any notifications have been recorded for Cloncurry Airport and if necessary issue/broadcast any NOTAMS to pilots;Monitor weather patterns for the area, at least three (3) time per day;Provide communications and update with incoming/outgoing pilots;Ensure compliance with regulated airside parking in accordance with relevant procedures and legislation;Ensure adequate protection, security and maintenance of aerodrome property and equipment assets;Ensure all visitors, passengers and agents to Cloncurry Aerodrome comply with Council’s Workplace Health and Safety requirements and aerodrome operations;Record the daily movements of aircraft arriving and departing from Cloncurry Airport;Monitor passenger numbers for RPT and Charter flights to ensure accuracy of airline billings;Build public relations with surrounding land owners, visitors, agency representatives and airport users on conduct, airport safety requirements and legislation.QualificationsMandatory:Must hold and maintain an unrestricted C class driver’s licence;Current Police ClearanceCurrent Senior First Aid/CPRDesirable:Hold and maintain CASA recognised Airport Reporting Officer and Work Safety Officer certificate or the ability to quickly acquire.Hold and maintain Airside Drivers’ Licence (minimum level 3) or the ability to quickly acquire.Hold and maintain Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate or the ability to quickly acquire.Hold and maintain current A,B firearms licence or the ability to quickly acquire.Hold and maintain a current Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) or the ability to quickly acquire.Pre -employment medical (fitness for work) may be required. Council reserves the right to interview/recruit this position prior to the closing date.  Applications Close Friday 10 December 2021 at 5:00pm CLICK HERE FOR POSITION DESCRIPTION AUD Cloncurry 4824