Operations & Charter Co-ordinator Darwin

About Chartair

Aviation Logistics has an exciting opportunity for an Operations & Charter Co-ordinator to join our team in Darwin. These are ground based roles with no progression to flying — pilots need not apply. We are one of Australia's largest General Aviation businesses operating aircraft under the Chartair, AirMed and Air Link brands. Chartair has been serving regional communities across the NT since 1974. Chartair operates 30 aircraft ranging from small single and twin engine aircraft to twin turbo-prop, and has its own in-house Part 145 maintenance provider.

About the Role

These positions will report to the Operations Manager at Chartair and will play an important role in growing our operations through a proactive can-do approach. Previous experience in aviation operations, while not mandatory, is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Respond in a timely, courteous, and friendly manner to client charter and airline flight enquiries and provide quotations to clients
• Provide check-in and ground handling services for Air Link's scheduled airline flights
• FBO or "meet & greet" services for outbound and inbound charter flights
• Co-ordinate Flight Operations ensuring optimum use of assets (aircraft, aircrew and crews) in accordance with pilot flight and duty time restrictions, Company and CASA regulations
• In conjunction with the Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM) and Chief Engineer, monitor aircraft hours and plan aircraft maintenance schedules
• Oversee and maintain charter, passenger bookings, aircraft planning and aircraft maintenance records in Take Flite
• Ensure accurate records of all flights are recorded, including preparation and collation of aircraft flight logs for invoicing and financial reports
• Be part of an on-call roster covering 24/7 duties, answering on-call phone and converting new charter enquiries

Essential Requirements

• Excellent time management skills and remarkable communication skills, with a personable approach to customers
• High capacity to work independently but still be very much a part of a small and dynamic team
• High knowledge and capability in computer programs and IT skills; experience using HubSpot and TakeFlite platforms an advantage
• Previous flight operations experience including fleet management and maintenance planning an advantage
• Willingness to undergo a medical check, drug and alcohol test, police checks, WWCC and ability to hold an Aviation Security Identity Card
• A valid driver's licence