• Drive a high-performance culture with a focus on continuous improvement to safety leadership and customer excellence 
• Oversee all people elements for a diverse and operational pilot workforce 
• Permanent full time leadership opportunity, based in Perth 

At Network Aviation, we’re incredibly proud of our West Australian heritage. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group, we play an important role in connecting communities and industries, specialising in mining industry charters, regional airlines services, routine and emergency freight and corporate charter flying on our fleet of F100 and A320/319 aircraft. Our people are at the heart of our operation and in this dynamic and constantly evolving sector, it’s your drive to deliver our business goals that will keep our organisation competitive for the future.   

 
As the Base Performance Manager, you’ll be responsible for the management of all Flight Operations strategic, day to day operational, and people elements of Flight Crew members. Your primary focus will be managing crew delivery and conduct standards, as well as driving a performance culture by developing a high performing team and an engaged workforce.

In this role, you will lead face to face communication with crew and drive pilot development and leadership, as well as foster effective collaboration across a broad range of stakeholder groups to support a safe, compliant, efficient, and sustainable operation. Additionally, you will work alongside the Manager Line Operations to develop and implement projects that support change. 

You’ll have – 

• Strong leadership skills, with capability to lead and manage large workforces in a just culture environment  
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, peers and frontline staff 
• Demonstrated effective case management capability 
• Ability to show initiative and sound judgment when required to make decisions and gain cooperation 
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality 
• Ability to analyse, problem solve and facilitate outcomes using data 
• Effective prioritisation and time management
• Comprehensive understanding of Flight Operations Policy and Procedures and Aviation Regulations (CASA, IOSA) 
• Detailed knowledge of flight crew awards and agreements and their interoperability with the operational environment 
• Knowledge of the systems and resources that support Flight Operations
• Sound understanding of aircraft operation and strong technical flying knowledge is highly regarded

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.  

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays. 
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees. 
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships. 
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan. 

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation. 

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today. 

Applications close Tuesday 1 October 2024