Crew Planner

About us

ASL Airlines Australia (Pionair) is Australia's leading independent freight charter and ACMI service provider. For over 21 years, we've delivered the highest standard of safe and professional air charter and ACMI services across the Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and the Pacific Islands. We operate an all jet fleet, including the brand new Embraer E190-E2, B737-800 and flexible passenger and cargo variants of the BAe146. We operate from bases in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne and Sydney.

Job description

The Crew Planner is a key role responsible for managing day-to-day aircraft scheduling, crew assignments, and ensuring operational efficiency. This role acts as a central point of contact for various stakeholders. Additionally, the Crew Planner will act as an alternative when the Crewing Manager is unavailable to perform their duties.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Create and publish Aircrew rosters to ensure the ASLA Australia Flight Schedule is crewed.
• Create Aircrew rosters in adherence with relevant Regulatory regulations and Company policies.
• Assist the ASLA Australia Commercial Team by providing relevant crewing capability information for ADHOC Charter requests.
• Analyse flight schedules for new commercial opportunities and provide minimum crewing requirements to the Commercial Team.
• Liaise with the Flight Operations Training Department to ensure all planned training activities is effectively rostered whilst maintaining a stable roster for all scheduled lines of flying.
• Promptly and efficiently action ‘day of operations’ scheduling / crewing conflicts, travel disruptions, or any issues which might result in a network disruption or cancellation.
• Verify and submit crew Allowance Claims to the Payroll Team in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Extract Flight Crew data to create, analyse and submit Flight Crew utilisation reports and statistics as requested by the Management Team.
• Create and maintain workflow management systems to ensure all tasks are actioned within cut off times.
• Generate reports and analyse data to identify trends or areas for improvement, focusing on policy adherence.
• Liaise with the Rostering system provider to ensure Air Crew work practices accurately reflect regulatory rules and regulations.
• Perform ADHOC and periodical rostering system audits and complete administration tasks within set timelines to ensure all system errors are addressed in a timely manner.
• Assist the Crewing and Travel Coordinator in all aspects of aircrew travel, including booking flights, accommodations, ground transportation and forwarding travel documentation.
• Assist with the onboarding of new Air Crew – this will include all activities related to Aircrew uniform ordering and distribution.
• Perform Data Capturing activities as requested. These might include capturing Flight Log Data and signing off Air Crew Timesheets.
• Maintain competence on the basis of continued education and training in area of responsibility which includes, but are not limited to applicable crew Awards and CAO 48.1 Appendix 2 (Pilot Flight and Duty regulations) - The company will assist / facilitate all periodical training requirements.
• Any additional tasks as delegated by direct Manager

Experience & qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in crewing, rostering, aviation operations or a related field.
• Familiarity with aviation regulations and compliance, including those issued by aviation authorities such as CASA.

Benefits

• Onsite training, development, and mentoring. 
• Internal opportunities available within the ASL Group. 
• Salary sacrificing and novated leasing options.
• Exclusive discounts on travel and accommodation.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) available
• Commitment to a positive and inclusive work environment
• Competitive salary range depending on experience.
• Opportunity to be part of a highly skilled and dedicated team.
• Career growth and development opportunities within the organisation.
• Be part of a fast growing company and rapidly expanding company.

How to Apply

Please provide your CV and attach a cover letter outlining your qualifications that will enable you to be successful in this role. Applications close Friday 5th April 5pm AEDT.

Please note recruitment, including interviews may commence before expiry of this job advertisement.