About this role
Join Virgin Australia, the airline that’s always done things a little different. As a Crew Controller, you will be part of the Crew Control team operating on a 24/7 basis with 12-hour day and night shifts on a rotating roster. The team manages network disruption and coordinates Cabin Crew and Pilot rosters from Brisbane Head Office.
Work closely with the Manager Crew Tracking to ensure all flights are correctly resourced in a compliant manner before take-off. Assess cost versus on-time performance and customer benefit within all crew recovery solutions. Provide input to process improvement initiatives and raise safety matters through relevant reporting tools.
Thrive in a lifestyle roster of 4,5,5 based in Southbank, demonstrating strong teamwork and collaboration with colleagues. Embrace a flexible approach to manage changing priorities, unplanned disruptions, and competing deadlines. Participate in a rotating on-call roster while maintaining high service levels.
This 12-month secondment offers potential to extend within a team passionate about customer experience, safety, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy heavily discounted air travel and flexible working arrangements. Contribute to big ambitions in a brand that values doing the right thing always.
Requirements
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues
- Flexible approach and ability to manage changing priorities, unplanned disruptions, and competing deadlines
- Demonstrated understanding of airline or similar logistical operations
- Ability to participate in a rotating on-call roster whilst demonstrating a high level of service
- Understanding of Sabre AirCrews
- Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills
- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with all stakeholders
- Proficient in MS Office suite of programs
Responsibilities
- Ensure all flights are correctly resourced in a compliant manner before take-off
- Assess cost versus on-time performance and customer benefit within all crew recovery solutions
- Provide input to process improvement initiatives
- Raise safety matters through relevant reporting tools
- Manage network disruptions for Cabin Crew and Pilot rosters
- Coordinate crew availability and movements during operations
- Monitor compliance in crew scheduling and rostering
Benefits
- Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones including $1000 worth of travel credits per year
- Flexible working arrangements including work hours and work from home
- Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
- Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
- Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
- Wellness support including the betterme digital wellbeing platform
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for physical, mental, social and financial support
- Dress for Your Day freedom to wear appropriate attire
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