Technical Services Manager

About AMS

Aerodrome Management Services (AMS) is a professional services company providing a wide range of technical support and aerodrome management services to aerodrome owners and operators across Australia. Our growing team of aviation specialists provides support to our clients in the areas of aerodrome design project management and construction maintenance technical inspections and aerodrome surveys operational readiness airport security training regulatory compliance audits and ongoing daily operations.

About the Role

AMS has an exciting fulltime opportunity for a Technical Services Manager to join our team at our head office located at Perth Airport. The Technical Services Team deliver a range of Airside Aerodrome solutions from runway pavement and lighting design to full aerodrome design on greenfield sites. The Technical Services Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating various technical and operational functions within AMS including:

Engineering

Design

Electrical Systems and Infrastructure

Project Delivery

Reporting to the CEO you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Technical Services Department. This opportunity will suit someone with management experience in the aviation industry or someone with experience leading a diverse team of professionals in a growth environment. Regular responsibilities include:

Assist the CEO in the development implementation and management of both short and longterm business strategies

Collaborate with department leads to develop implement and manage their strategic plans in line with broader business objectives

Foster a culture of innovation within the team and encourage the exploration of new technologies and design methods to enhance service delivery

Facilitate department meetings and collate comprehensive monthly reports for the CEO on performance metrics and service delivery

Ensure seamless project delivery through the coordination of schedules and resources as well as appropriate risk mitigation strategies

Support the bidding process for major projects and tenders

Engage customers to ensure service delivery and to develop relationships

About You

AMS will provide ongoing training and professional development to support this next step in your career but youll already be off to a great start if you have a blend of relevant technical and leadership experience as well as:

Strong leadership and team management skills with a focus on coaching and performance improvement

Project management experience with exposure to cost modelling and workflow optimisation

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of working effectively with a variety of stakeholders

Demonstrated commercial acumen and financial literacy

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Tertiary qualification commensurate with position

What We Offer

Excellent remuneration will be offered to the right applicant reflecting their skills and experience

Free onsite parking

9 day fortnight option

Professional growth and ongoing development

Modern facilities

Inclusive work environment

Wed love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and covering letter by selecting apply now on Seek. You can also reach out to our HR team for further information or submit your application to All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Applicants must be willing to undergo a full medical and be subject to random testing for and alcohol in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety Regulations. AMS is a Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Indigenous people to apply. You must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this position.