Head of Flight Operations and Chief Pilot

Perth, Australia
Full-time
Business Function: Pilots & Flying Operations
Parent Business Function: Pilots & Flying Operations
Time Type: Full time
Worker Sub-Type: Permanent
Entity: Network Aviation Pty Ltd

Company Description

Building on more than 100 years of history and experience, QantasLink is a consolidated network of regional airlines that connects passengers and communities across Australia. QantasLink is made up of four subsidiary organisations – Eastern Airlines, Sunstate Airlines, National Jet Systems and Network Aviation. Operating as an end-to-end airline, QantasLink harnesses the strength of its regional partnerships and a strong sense of family, to provide meaningful career paths for its more than 2,500 people with opportunities that might take you to exciting destinations across QantasLink or the Qantas Group.

Job Description

Challenge yourself in this exciting Flight Operations Leadership opportunity
Bring your passion for leading others to our dynamic and growing business
Full time position based in Perth

Today, we’re busy planning for tomorrow. We look to the future to guide the way we innovate, helping us stay relevant and responsive in an always evolving industry. Network Aviation is an important part of the Qantas Group, and we come together with pride to deliver the best and safest experience for our customers across Western Australia.

Your new role as Head of Flight Operations & Chief Pilot will see you have overall responsibility for Network Aviation flight crew, ensuring the safe and effective operation of our two jet fleets (F100 and A320/319) and operational readiness for growth opportunities.

This is a flying role, and you will be responsible for flight crew and EA management, oversight of Flight Training and all operational matters affecting the safety of flying operations, ensuring that Network Aviation complies with requirements outlined in CAO 82.5. With your safety focused mindset and passion for people leadership, you will also identify opportunities to achieve strategic objectives and drive continuous improvement.

As a member of the Network Executive Team, you will play a broader leadership role within the business and have the freedom to act on behalf of the Network Aviation COO to ensure the safety and integrity of all Flying Operations functions.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Charlotte Davies, HR Lead for Network Aviation at charlotte.davies@qantas.com.au.

You’ll have:

Ability to hold Chief Pilot CASA approval
An existing type rating and valid medical certificate
Extensive flight experience and knowledge of flying operations, previously working in senior management positions
Well versed in the regulations, industry awards and contracts and company requirements that affect fleet operations, training, licensing, and standard operating procedures
Operational expertise of company aircraft and equipment currently operated
Strategic thinker with the ability to understand the ‘big picture’
Exemplary decision-making skills, with the ability to assimilate complex information quickly, weighing up alternatives and making sound, timely decisions
Ability to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives with a proven record of successfully managing change
Demonstrated experience in effective people leadership, including performance management, coaching, mentoring and development
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of stakeholders

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

We love to travel: Enjoy 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 additional purchased leave options.  
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 its learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

The Qantas Group 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.

If you are ready to take your flying and managerial experience to the next level, submit an application today and let’s explore how we go places together.

Applications close Tuesday 25 February 2025.