Operations Controller

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 Operations Controller 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.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Manage the ‘Day of Operations’ aircraft scheduling and fleet assignments,
• Manage the addition and removal of ad hoc operations, including irregular operations
• Manage rostered crew on the ‘Day of Operations’ in accordance with company and regulatory requirements and the Fatigue Management System
• Control crew and duty limitations in accordance with the Fatigue Management System
• Communicating changes affecting rostered crew in a timely fashion in accordance with company policy
• Serve as the primary contact for the company and all third-party entities, including government agencies that impact on the ‘Day of Operations’
• Maintaining situational awareness of the company’s operation and appraising other company departments of matters as they arise
• Liaising with both the Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Watch and Flight Operations departments to ensure the timely exchange of relevant operational information
• Providing Flight Planning services for Company operations, or any contracted third parties, including preparing Operational Flight Plans (OFPs),
• Filing of Air Traffic Services (ATS) plans and managing these plans
• Obtaining, collating and evaluating Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), meteorological, and other operational information in support of both flight planning activities and operational supervision and decision-making responsibilities
• Evaluate navigational, meteorological, aircraft performance, and flight planning related operational factors specifically associated with the dispatch and continuation of Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) flights, and other planned flights,
• Ensure timely transmission of advice regarding significant non-normal variances of these factors to the Operations Control Centre Manager
• Provide pre-flight briefings for all planned flights and briefing updates to the Flight Crew of all Company flights (upon request), to supplement the standard briefing documentation routinely provided to crew
• Assisting flight planning database maintenance to ensure integrity of flight planning output, when requested

Providing Flight Following information service to on the following flights:

• All international flights
• Flights operating to isolated aerodromes including Christmas Island, Cocos Island and Norfolk Island
• EDTO flights, and ny other flights as deemed necessary by the Director of Flight Operations
• Initiating and participating in the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) when required
• Contribute to the Company Safety Management system via active reporting and promotion of the safety culture principles as detailed in the Company Safety Management System.

Experience & qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in aviation operations or a related field
• Familiarity with aviation regulations and compliance, including those issued by aviation authorities such as CASA, or
• A Flight Crew Licence (CPL) with proficiency in Flight Planning, including the preparation of Operational Flight Plans (OFPs), filing of Air Traffic Services (ATS) plans, and evaluation of NOTAMs and meteorological information.

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 29th March 5pm AEDT.

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