Careers - Operations Department

Full-Time Position – Darwin & Alice Springs, NT

Chartair is one of Australia’s leading general aviation companies, servicing some of the most remote communities in the country. Founded in Alice Springs in 1974, with almost 50 years of experience, a fleet of 43 aircraft, and employing almost 100 full-time staff across four bases in the Northern Territory & Queensland, we offer terrific career development opportunities for professional individuals.

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Operations Officer will oversee the day to day operation of chartair’s fleet of 43 aircraft. In this role you will be challenged to provide solutions for our customers in a high-paced environment. This work will be completed in a collaborative, team environment with a strong focus on safety. 

Location: Darwin & Alice Springs 

Roster: Monday to Friday & Weekend on call work once every 5 weeks. 

Responsible for:

• Anticipates and proactively acts to deal with future events, situations and opportunities

• Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with company and regulatory policies and procedures

• Coordinate any disrupts with other Operations personnel. Formulates and actions disrupt plan.

• Monitor flights for On-Time Performance, reporting any delay reasons.

• Brief Flight Crew on all aspects of flights

• Proactively understand the operational needs of the business and takes the initiative to ensure those needs are met or exceeded

• Update our online flight management system as required, including planning aircraft and crew

To be successful the following is required:

• General aviation or logistics experience preferred

• Efficient and reliable, with excellent time management skills

• Possess a sense of initiative (can work without constant supervision) but also be a team player with a helpful, courteous attitude and outstanding attention to detail

• Flexible and available to do shift work – including early starts and late finishes

• Willing to undergo a medical check and drug & alcohol testing

• Prepared to undergo Federal Police security background checks to satisfy the requirement to be issued an Aviation Security Identity Card

• Prepared to attend Dangerous Goods training

What we offer 

• Fantastic team environment and inclusive work culture 

• Salary Packing Available – Rent & Novated leases etc. 

• Above award Salary

All applicants must be Australian Citizens and/or hold full working rights in Australia and be able to hold an ASIC. 

Application closes 03/03/2023. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and current resume via the online form below.

Job posted 08/02/2023