Melbourne Into-Plane Manager

Melbourne Airport | Full-Time

Lead from the Front in One of Australia's Busiest Aviation Refuelling Operations

Sky tanking Australia is seeking an experienced and motivated Melbourne Into-Plane Manager to lead our Into-Plane operations at Melbourne Airport.

This is a genuine hands-on operational leadership role. We're looking for a leader who enjoys being out on the apron, working alongside their team, building strong relationships, developing people, and creating an environment where safety, teamwork and customer service thrive.

If you're an experienced operational leader who is passionate about developing people, delivering exceptional customer service and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Sky tanking Australia?

At Sky tanking Australia, our people are at the heart of our success. As a leader in aviation fuel services, we pride ourselves on delivering safe, reliable and efficient operations for some of the world's leading airlines.

As our Melbourne operation continues to evolve, this is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role where you'll have the autonomy to make a real impact. You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help shape the future of one of Australia's busiest Into-Plane operations.

In return, you will enjoy:

- A key leadership role within a growing national aviation organisation.

- The opportunity to lead one of Australia's busiest Into-Plane operations.

- A collaborative and supportive leadership team.

- Genuine autonomy to influence operational performance and team culture.

- Ongoing career development and career progression opportunities.

- A competitive remuneration package.

About the Role

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager Eastern Australia, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of our Melbourne Into-Plane business, ensuring aircraft are refuelled safely, efficiently and in accordance with all regulatory and operational requirements.

This is a highly visible operational leadership role. You will spend time on the apron,



engaging with your team, supporting supervisors, building customer relationships and ensuring the safe, efficient delivery of daily operations. While the role includes planning and administrative responsibilities, your leadership will be demonstrated through your hands on presence in the operation.

As the Melbourne Into-Plane Manager, you will foster a positive and inclusive team culture, drive operational performance, and ensure your people have the support, training and leadership they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and inspire a high-performing Into-Plane team operating in a 24/7 environment.

- Provide visible leadership by maintaining a solid presence on the apron and leading by example.

- Champion a positive Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) culture through coaching, accountability and continuous improvement.

- Build an engaged, collaborative and high-performing team culture.

- Coach, mentor and develop supervisors and operational employees to achieve their full potential.

- Manage operational performance, workforce planning and resource allocation to meet customer and business requirements.

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with airline customers, airport stakeholders and service partners.

- Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, company procedures and customer requirements.

- Monitor operational performance and implement initiatives to improve safety, efficiency and service delivery.

- Lead incident investigations, audits and regulatory inspections.

- Contribute to national operational projects and share best practice across the business.

About You

You are a visible and approachable leader who understands that exceptional operational performance starts with engaged people.





You enjoy building relationships, developing others and creating a positive team culture. You communicate openly, lead with integrity and are comfortable coaching employees, recognising success and addressing challenges with professionalism and respect.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

- Proven leadership experience in aviation, logistics, transport, fuel operations or another safety-critical operational environment.

- Previous leadership experience in airport apron operations or aviation ground handling is highly desirable.

- Outstanding people leadership skills, with the ability to build trust, develop high-performing teams and foster a positive workplace culture.

- Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring and developing frontline leaders and operational employees.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage people at all levels.

- Experience managing employee performance, conflict resolution and employee development.

- Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.

- A commitment to Health, Safety, Security and Environmental excellence.

- The ability to make sound decisions and remain calm in a fast-paced, operational environment.

- A customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional service.

Why You will Succeed

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front. You will thrive if you like being out with your team, solving operational challenges, building strong customer relationships and developing people to achieve their best.

You will be trusted to make decisions, influence operational performance and create a workplace where safety, teamwork and accountability are part of everyday operations.

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step in your operational leadership career and make a genuine impact within a growing aviation business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join Sky tanking Australia in delivering safe, reliable and world-class aviation refuelling services at Melbourne Airport.

📌 Melbourne Into-Plane Manager
🏢 Skytanking Australia
📍 Melbourne