Aviation CEO | Journey Beyond

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Journey Beyond

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 14 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond’s impressive tourism brands include iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; the historic Telegraph Station, barefoot luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventure, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; and our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89.

Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.

About The Role

Reporting to the Executive General Manager, Marine Experiences, the Aviation CEO is responsible for the strategic leadership of two AOC’s. One AOC is based in Broome operating six Cessna Caravan Floatplanes and the second is in Darwin operating one Cessna Grand Caravan 208 and one Cessna 210 as well as leased assets from time to time. This role will be based in Broome, WA with frequent travel to Darwin, NT.

Key responsibilities include:

• Through acting as the CASA liaison, the Aviation CEO will maintain a constructive working relationship with the regulator to ensure the business operates effectively and all compliance requirements are maintained
• Accept the responsibilities of Director of Maintenance for the in-house aircraft engineering organisation in Broome
• Collaborating with internal key stakeholders to develop operational planning, ensuring optimum scheduling/timetables across the respective operations to deliver the best commercial outcomes
• A hands on approach to leading, developing, managing, and mentoring the aviation teams, fostering a high-performance environment and retention of key talent through proactive training and development
• Ensuring planned and efficient delivery of the aircraft and aircraft fleet engineering program in conjunction with the Head of Flight Operations and the Engineering Team
• Optimising asset utilisation and revenue generation through an effective and appropriately timed servicing regime as well as potential cross hire of aircraft
• Ensuring the ongoing air worthiness of the aircraft including fleet and inventory management of aircraft parts in conjunction with the Engineering Team
• Actively participate in the aviation safety committee, corporate meetings and group wide activities and projects as required

About You

You will have experience in aviation management roles and aircraft operations, with fixed wing or floatplane pilot qualifications a bonus.  You are an agent for change and continuous improvement and have both a strategic and commercial approach to business planning and execution. Your collaborative hands on working style is coupled with your strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for someone who is reliable, self-motivated, has excellent attention to detail and great problem solving/decision making skills.

What We Offer

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• Study Assistance Policy
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Flexible working environment

It is a requirement of this role that the successful incumbent will hold the relevant experience and knowledge necessary to be appointed as the CASA approved CEO of the two AOC’s. Apply today. We