About This Role
Air Link seeks an experienced aviation leader to serve as Head of Flying Operations at their Bankstown base, overseeing scheduled passenger, charter, and aeromedical services across multiple operational bases. The role demands strong regulatory knowledge, safety culture advocacy, and proven people management capabilities to lead pilots and operations personnel while maintaining CASA compliance. This senior leadership position offers strategic influence within a substantial aviation group operating 60 aircraft across 10 bases.
Requirements
- CASA approval eligibility as Head of Flying Operations
- Australian Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
- Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating with 5 renewals
- Minimum 3000 hours total flight time
- Minimum 2000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC)
- Minimum 500 hours Night PIC
- Minimum 1500 hours Jet experience
- Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) or eligibility
- Valid Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
- Senior flying operations management or supervisory experience
- Jet and turbo-prop operational experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of Australian aviation legislation
- Knowledge of CASR 1998 Part 119, 135 and 121 requirements
- Demonstrated flight crew performance management experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
- Australian working rights
- Ability to travel between operational bases