Flight Operations Resource Planner
Full time role based in our PERTH CBD Offices

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

Recently awarded “Best Regional Airline” in Australia VARA predominantly conduct charter services throughout regional Western Australia! VARA is on a growth path, with the recent announcement of the procurement of eight Embraer E190-E2 aircraft. The future is exciting!

What you will be doing….

As the Flight Operations Resource Planner your role is to coordinate the allocation of training requirements and the production of compliant rosters by assigned deadlines, with proactive consideration of quality measures such as bid satisfaction (where relevant), fairness, productivity targets and operational robustness.

• Resource Planners are responsible for the provision, advice and delivery of crew rosters
• The planning and recovery of Flight and Cabin Crew training events into the live or future roster
• The coordination of all aspects of crew ongoing training requirements, along with the compilation and management of related training programs. 
• Conduct regular analysis of resource allocation levels
• All industrial and regulatory requirements have been adhered to by way of thorough legality checks 
• Publish rosters within assigned timeframes
• Ensure that the training portion of Flight and Cabin Crew rosters are formulated to produce crew resource efficiency and comply with Company policy regarding CAO 48.1  compliance, Training Organisation requirements, fatigue management and EBA compliance 
• Communicate with the Training and Crewing functions daily to understand progress of training programs and identify any training events that require rescheduling
• Ensure compliance with safety in the workplace
• Provide key Stakeholders with an overview of upcoming roster statistics

Who we’re looking for:

 Minimum 2 year experience rostering in the aviation (or similar) sector.  Crew Planning or rostering experience using rostering system Geneva highly advantageous.

• Experience applying Industrial, regulatory rules or enterprise agreements within a business
• Experience delivering results within restrictive timeframes and in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong analytical ability and the ability to quickly problem solve with 100% accuracy
• Strong IT competency across Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn systems

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty, and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply?  We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now