Chief Operations Officer
Perth Airport, Perth WA
Aviation Services | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
Full-time
Ready to take the next step in aviation leadership? Maroomba Airlines is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Chief Operations Officer to lead safe, reliable and high-performing operations across our growing aviation business. This is a hands-on executive leadership opportunity for an aviation operations leader who wants to play a key role in shaping safe, reliable and commercially
strong operations during an important period of business growth.
Since 1985, Maroomba Airlines has proudly operated as a charter airline, with its head office based in Perth, delivering safe, dependable and professional aviation services across Australia. This is a senior executive leadership role with direct influence across operational strategy, people leadership,
performance, growth and business improvement.
Why join Maroomba Airlines?
- Take on a key executive role with direct influence across operational strategy and delivery.
- Lead a broad aviation operation where safety, reliability and accountability are central to success.
- Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to support the future growth of Maroomba Airlines.
- Join a business where your leadership will have a direct and visible impact on operational performance, safety culture and future growth.
- Strengthen operational teams, systems and processes to support dependable service
delivery.
- Be part of an established Australian charter airline with a proud history and strong service reputation.
About the role
Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Operations Officer will provide executive oversight of flight operations, safety and quality, ground operations, network control and day-to-day operational performance. In this role, you will help lead the airline’s operational functions by:
- Leading operational planning, execution and performance across the airline.
- Maintaining strong oversight of safety, quality, regulatory compliance and risk management.
- Ensuring operations are reliable, commercially sound and aligned with business priorities.
- Driving practical improvements that support efficiency, consistency and service reliability.
- Leading and developing operational leaders and frontline teams.
- Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to support strategic growth and business performance.
- Strengthening operational accountability, communication and decision-making across the business.
About you
- You will be an experienced aviation operations leader with strong knowledge of CASA requirements, safety management systems, operational excellence, people leadership and commercial delivery.
- You will be a visible and practical leader who is comfortable working at both a strategic and operational level, with the ability to support frontline teams while also contributing to executive decision-making.
- You will be calm under pressure, practical in your approach and confident leading teams in a safety-critical environment. You will understand how to balance compliance, customer service, operational efficiency and business performance.
- You will also be able to build strong working relationships across operational teams, senior leaders, regulators, clients and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Significant experience in aviation operations, airline operations or a similar safety-critical operational environment.
- Strong understanding of CASA requirements, aviation safety obligations and regulatory compliance.
- Proven experience leading operational teams, managers or multi-disciplinary aviation functions.
- Strong knowledge of safety management systems, risk management and performance reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to improve operational planning, efficiency and service reliability.
- Strong communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively with senior leaders, regulators, clients and operational teams.
What you will bring
- A strong safety-first mindset and practical understanding of aviation operations.
- The ability to lead through change, improve systems and strengthen accountability across operational teams.
- Commercial awareness and the confidence to make sound decisions in a fast-paced
operational environment.
- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trust across frontline teams, senior leaders, clients and regulators.
Desirable experience
- Experience in charter, FIFO, regional aviation or resource-sector aviation operations.
- Experience working with flight operations, ground handling, network control and safety and quality teams.
- Commercial experience supporting customer contracts, tenders, service delivery or operational budgets.
- Experience leading change, process improvement or operational transformation projects.
- A strong understanding of how operational decisions impact safety, compliance, customer experience and business performance.
Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion
Maroomba Airlines holds Gender Equity Sourcing Accreditation and is committed to fair, inclusive and merit-based recruitment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to support a workplace where everyone is treated with respect.
How to apply
If you are ready to take on a senior aviation leadership role with the opportunity to influence safety, performance, people and future growth, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your application with your current resume and a brief cover letter
outlining your aviation operations leadership experience.
