Australia's Specialist Airport Management & Works Safety Services
Oz Airports delivers CASA-compliant airport operations and safety management to Defence and civil aerodrome operators across Australia. From Works Safety Officer deployment to short-notice staff relief we keep your aerodrome safe, compliant, and operational.
60+ Projects
Major aerodrome works completed
30+ Vehicles
Purpose-built airside vehicles
CASA Authorised
Instrument of authority
Veteran-Owned
Australian business
Defence and Civil Aerodrome Services Australia-Wide
Oz Airports is a veteran-owned Australian business providing specialist airport management solutions to Defence bases and civil aerodrome operators nationwide. Our senior team brings decades of experience across Air Traffic Control, airline operations, and aviation safety management giving clients depth that generalist contractors cannot match.
We support aerodrome operators with day-to-day management, Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) relief, Works Safety Officer (WSO) deployment, and CASA-compliant training all backed by our airport integrated management system and 30+ purpose-built airside vehicles.
Find an Airport
Service That Fits You
Oz Airports provides experienced and highly trained staff to airports and airport works projects around Australia. The business is frequently called upon to provide airport management support, short term staffing relief/airport labor hire and works safety officer (WSO) support.
Our staff are supported by a senior management team who have spent their entire careers working within Air Traffic Control, Airline and Aviation Safety Management.
Works Safety Officer Deployment
A WSO is required under CASA regulations whenever contractors perform works on an active aerodrome. Oz Airports provides experienced WSO deployment for airside construction at Defence and civil aerodromes across Australia ensuring full compliance without disrupting flight operations.
Airport Staff Relief
Staffing gaps on active aerodromes create immediate safety risk. Oz Airports provides short-notice airport staff deployment Australia-wide qualified AROs and operational personnel ready to mobilise fast.
Airport Management
Complete airport management solutions covering daily safety oversight, CASA regulatory compliance, operational coordination, and aerodrome reporting tailored to your aerodrome's scale and environment.
UNICOM / CA/GRS
Oz Airports operates UNICOM and Certified Air Ground Radio Service (CA/GRS) at aerodromes where a full ATC service is not required to be delivered by trained, authorised operators.
Airport Safety Inspections
Thorough airside safety inspections documenting hazards, findings, and corrective actions keeping your aerodrome audit-ready year-round.
Methods of Works Plan
CASA-aligned Method of Works Plans for every airside construction project defining safe procedures and risk controls before works begin.
Airport Management and
Safety Services
Oz Airports provides experienced and highly trained staff to airports and airport works projects around Australia. The business is frequently called upon to provide airport management support, short term staffing relief/airport labor hire and works safety officer (WSO) support.
Our staff are supported by a senior management team who have spent their entire careers working within Air Traffic Control, Airline and Aviation Safety Management.
Airport Training Services
Delivered Under CASA Authority
Oz Airports holds a CASA instrument of authority for training delivery. Courses include Aerodrome Reporting Officer and WSO theory training (CASA AIC 139-13), Aircraft Radio Operators Certificate (AROC), Authority to Drive Airside (ADA) from Category 1 to Category 4, and airside induction training for contractors. All training is delivered by Certificate IV-qualified trainers and can be tailored and delivered on-site at your aerodrome.
Airport Management and
Safety Training
Oz Airports has leveraged our strong airport management and airport safety management experience and is heavily involved in the initial training and refresher training of Aerodrome Reporting and Works Safety Officers at airports Australia wide. The business not only provides quality Aerodrome Reporting and Works Safety Officer support to airport owners, but comprehensively trains staff in the discipline.
Oz Airports offers a range of airport specific training designed to support airport operators and contractors performing works projects on active airports. Our training staff have Certificate IV Training qualifications and strong training backgrounds as Air Traffic Control Training Officers, Flying instruction and Check Captain qualifications and as WHS Trainers.
Our Training, which meets the requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, can be delivered at your airport and tailored to complement individual airports or specific works project requirements.
Aerodrome Reporting and Works Safety Officer Theory Training
Oz Airports provides Aerodrome Reporting and Works Safety Officer theory training, in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) AIC 139-13. The training provides the theory base that a new Aerodrome Reporting and Works Safety Officer requires,
Aircraft Radio Operators Certificate (AROC)
Oz Airports trainers deliver, through CASA Instruments of Authority, training and assessment of candidates to gain an AROC. This also extends to our delivery of Aviation English Literacy Proficiency (AELP) and General English Literacy Proficiency (GELP) assessments.
Authority to Drive Airside (ADA)
Oz Airports is contracted to provide ADA training and assessments at a number of airports. These assessments include aerobridge approvals, Category 1 (Apron training and assessments) through to Category 4 (Runway) assessments as well as requalification/refresher courses.
Induction Training
To ensure a safe working environment, Oz Airports has developed and delivers airside induction packages for contractors proposing work on active airports. Our induction package provides a base line level of awareness of airport hazards and rules to ensure works on active airports
Compliance Overview
As a provider of Airport Safety, Airport Compliance and Airport Management Services, Oz Airports’ internal management and safety systems have been developed to ensure effective provision of these services to clients.
Oz Airports is engaged by our clients to provide Airport Safety, Airport Compliance and sound Airport Management services. As a business, we can not effectively provide these services to our clients, unless we are focused on managing these core business items internally. Our internal management and safety systems have been developed from years of experience in the aviation industry, and are constantly being reviewed and improved as we strive for continuous improvement in the services we deliver.
Intergrated Management System (IMS)
Oz Airports employs an Integrated Management System that combines and consolidates business processes into a single system of management.
Aviation Risk Management
Oz Airports Aviation Risk Management System embraces the incident reporting systems of Airservices Australia, the ATSB and Defence as well as promoting an organic safety
Vehicles
Oz Airports owns over 30 airside vehicles purposely designed to operate both safely and effectively on operational airports. Our airside vehicle fleet have around $15,000
Frequently Asked Question
What is a Works Safety Officer and when is one required?
A Works Safety Officer (WSO) is a CASA-qualified professional who manages safety of works on an active aerodrome. A WSO is required whenever contractor activity could affect aircraft operations.
Does Oz Airports work with Defence aerodromes?
Yes. Oz Airports is an experienced defence aerodrome services provider supporting Defence base commanders with airport management, WSO deployment, staff relief, and CASA-compliant training.
How quickly can Oz Airports deploy staff?
Oz Airports specialises in short-notice airport staff deployment across Australia. All staff are pre-qualified to our ARO/WSO standard before deployment.
Veteran-Owned. Aviation-Experienced.
Australia-Wide.
Oz Airports is a
Privately owned Business
Oz Airports is a privately owned business and industry leader in the support of the Australian Airport Sector. The effectiveness and success of the company resides in the experience and competency of our management team and staff.
All new staff undertake a comprehensive, face to face, company induction. Operational staff are also required to complete our ARO/WSO training package and subsequent on the job training, to ensure staff meet the company’s proficiency standards. We strive to be an employer of choice, supporting our employees with professional and personal development, as members of the Oz Airport family.
We are proud to be a veteran-owned and operated business and members of the Australian Veteran Owned Business initiative which allows us and other veteran-owned businesses to proudly showcase our military service. Consumers and other buyers can make educated purchasing decisions in knowing that they are dealing with a veteran when they see this logo displayed.
Ready to Strengthen Your
Aerodrome Operations?
Speak with our team about airport management, Works Safety Officer support, staff relief, or training for your aerodrome. We respond quickly because the aerodrome rarely needs to wait.