Charter and Schedule Planner
- Full Time based in our Head Office in Brisbane
- Enjoy perks like vehicle leasing and salary packaging
- Join a thriving, fast‑paced team!
About Alliance Airlines
Alliance Airlines is Australasia’s leading provider of contract, charter, and allied aviation services. With a fleet of 79 aircraft and a workforce of over 1,500 employees, Alliance delivers essential aviation solutions to the mining, energy, and government sectors, as well as wet lease services to major carriers.
Alliance’s success is underpinned by a safety‑first culture, long‑term customer partnerships, and a commitment to delivering commercially sound and operationally sustainable solutions. As an ASX‑listed organisation, Alliance plays a critical role in supporting regional connectivity and essential industries across Australia and the broader region.
Reporting to the Manager Schedules and Analytics, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and ongoing management of charter operations and flight schedules while ensuring operational feasibility, cost efficiency, and outstanding customer service.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assessing and evaluating charter opportunities alongside the Commercial team
- Assisting with charter quoting and developing cost-effective operational solutions
- Ensuring charter and schedule requests are operationally feasible
- Coordinating airports, slots, permits, ground handling, refuelling, catering, accommodation, transport, and other service providers
- Liaising directly with clients to ensure charter requirements are delivered as agreed
- Developing and distributing crew and stakeholder briefing documentation
- Managing slot applications, movement requests, and operational approvals
- Maintaining accurate schedules within flight scheduling systems
- Communicating schedule changes and operational updates to stakeholders
- Supporting seasonal and long-term schedule planning initiatives
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and operational performance
We're looking for a proactive and organised aviation professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment. You'll be a strong communicator with exceptional attention to detail, capable of managing competing priorities while delivering safe, efficient, and customer-focused outcomes.
The ideal candidate will:
- Experience in airline operations, scheduling, charter coordination, crew management, or a similar operational role
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Strong understanding of airline operations, aviation regulations, airport operations, and operational constraints
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Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and airline operational systems
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders
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Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
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Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
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Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deliver successful operational outcomes
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Commitment to safety, compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement
If you're passionate about aviation and enjoy turning complex operational challenges into seamless outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Alliance Airlines?
Alliance Airlines is an established leader in contract and charter aviation, operating in safety‑critical and complex environments across Australia.
In addition to the scope and impact of the role, Alliance offers:
- Novated Leasing – Bundle your vehicle and running costs into one convenient, tax-effective payment to help put more money back in your pocket.
- Salary Packaging – An additional tax-effective option to maximise your take-home pay.
- Discounted Qantas Club memberships.
- Discounted tickets and merchandise for Queensland Reds (QRU) games.
- Discounted hotels, tours and cruises, with access to savings across a wide range of travel and holiday options.
Does this sound like you?
If this role aligns with your experience and skills, we encourage you to apply. Please click Apply and our recruitment team will be in contact shortly.
At Alliance Airlines we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.
We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
All candidates must have full working rights within Australia, only candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered.