Airfield Airport Operations Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Wellington Airport Full time

About the role

We are looking for a motivated aviation professional to join our proactive, diverse and social operations team.

This opportunity will see you part of a team of Airfield Operations Coordinators who work in a rostered shift environment to ensure the safety, compliance and efficient operation of Wellington Airport's airfield.

You will be:

  • overseeing the aviation safety functions for airfield work projects
  • carrying out airfield inspections and monitoring wildlife hazards
  • dealing with road vehicle traffic related airside safety issues
  • ensuring all regulatory requirements are maintained including CAA Part 139 obligations
  • undertaking logging and investigations of airfield occurrences
  • establishing and enforcing systems, processes and standard operating procedures for Wellington Airport.

In return for your hard work, you will be rewarded with:

  • a competitive remuneration package
  • multiple opportunities for learning and development
  • a free car park
  • retail discounts
  • onsite fitness facilities and activities

About you

You have:

  • a full clean NZ Driver's Licence
  • a strong safety-focus
  • initiative and situational awareness
  • excellent communication skills (oral, written and radio)

You are comfortable:

  • understanding, explaining and being conversant with technical content
  • navigating safety issues, considerations and best practices
  • being resilient under pressure
  • working autonomously
  • multi-tasking

Ideally, you have:

  • airside/aviation experience (or an aptitude for learning new things quickly)
  • An FRTO rating
  • knowledge of investigative techniques
  • customer service experience
  • a passion for the aviation industry

As part of our standard pre-employment requirements, you must be able toobtain security clearance from Aviation Security Services, complete a Ministry of Justice background check, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and pass a medical assessment and drug/alcohol test.

About us

Wellington Airport is the gateway to our capital city and surrounding regions. As one of New Zealand's three busiest airports, we connect people and goods across the country and the world. We host millions of travellers every year and make a major contribution to Wellington's economy, society and wellbeing.

Guided by our Kaitiakitanga vision, we aim to manage our operations efficiently, to care for our environment and our people, to support the local economy and to give back to the community.

We live by our values of Whānau Kotahi, Be Exceptional, Diversity & Inclusion, Customer Obsessed and Courage and Freedom, and we have been recognised as an Employer of Choice in 2020 by Human Resources Director NZ.

We are proud to be a passionate, flexible and inclusive organisation; come and be a part of our team.

Your Application

  • apply with a cover letter and CV in PDF or Word format
  • please note that you must have the permanent right to work in NZ to be considered for the role


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