Reporting to the Manager Network Operations, Network Operations Controllers are responsible for overseeing the real-time operational control of the Airnorth network, ensuring efficient and safe flight coordination. This role involves monitoring flight schedules, managing delays or disruptions, and optimising aircraft and crew utilisation. It helps maintain on-time performance and enhances the overall passenger experience. The role is based in Perth and involves 7-day rotating shift work, including early starts and late finishes.
DAY OF OPERATIONS FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Controlling “Day of Operations” when on duty by:
- Monitor and manage real-time flight operations to ensure efficiency and safety.
- Coordinate with pilots, ground staff, and aerodrome operators/staff to address operational issues.
- Optimise aircraft and crew scheduling to maintain on-time performance.
- Communicate operational changes and updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations and procedures.
- Arrange crew briefings and debriefings, disseminating operational information.
- Oversee technical and logistical support availability for aircraft maintenance, refuelling, and cleaning.
- Allocate crew for flights and ensure replacements in case of delays or absences.
- Monitor and interpret meteorological data to assess potential flight safety and scheduling impacts.
- Maintain accurate records of flight operations.
- Provide support and guidance to flight crews during in-flight and ground operations.
- Maintain operational systems and ensure they are up-to-date and accurate.
- Always comply with Airnorth Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure daily tasks and checklists are completed.
- Communicate with airport authorities on-ramp and gate availability, aircraft parking, and other logistical requirements.
- Respond to emergencies, such as aircraft technical issues, medical emergencies, or security concerns.
- All other administrative or operational tasks as required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- FRMS and Aircrew Fatigue Legislation
- Operational Systems, AIMS
- Amadeus suite of systems
- Flight Planning Software
As shortlisting will commence immediately, we reserve the right to close this position earlier than stated.
What We Do
Bristow is the world’s leading provider of offshore oil and gas transportation, search and rescue (SAR) and aircraft support services to government and civil organizations worldwide. Bristow’s strategically located global fleet supports operations in the North Sea, Nigeria and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico; as well as in most of the other major offshore oil and gas producing regions of the world, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Guyana and Trinidad. Bristow provides SAR services to the private sector worldwide and to the public sector for all of the United Kingdom on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Bristow History
Bristow began building its oil and gas credentials before the first discovery in the North Sea, tracing its beginnings back to an adventurous businessman named Alan Bristow. The company’s long history started in 1955 with Bristow Helicopters Ltd. in the UK. In 1996, Offshore Logistics purchased a stake in Bristow Helicopters Ltd., and the company was rebranded as Bristow Group Inc. in 2006.
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