Aviation Operations Controller – OTP & Disruption Lead

Aerlink; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerlink is seeking an experienced Operations Controller based in Brisbane to run day-to-day operations, monitor flights, manage disruption and ensure crews stay within CASA limits. You’ll coordinate charters, maintain rostering and report OTP delays while working with crews, engineering, ground handlers and airports.

The role requires hands-on experience with SkyNet or AIMS, strong judgment under pressure, and full working rights in Australia. Roster includes early starts, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Three or more years in airline/charter operations control, flight dispatch or crew scheduling.
• Working knowledge of CASA requirements.
• Hands-on experience with operations/crew management systems (SkyNet, AIMS or similar).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control aircraft movements and on-time performance across services.
• Lead disruption recovery including aircraft swaps, retiming and crew changes.
• Maintain flight and crew rosters within CASA limits and Fatigue Risk Management.
• Coordinate charters from request to operation with Commercial team.
• Keep SkyNet NG accurate and generate OTP and delay reports.
• Collaborate with crews, engineers, ground handlers and airports.

Skills

Operations control

Crew scheduling

Decision making under pressure

Clear communication

Tools

SkyNet

AIMS

Job description

Aerlink is seeking an experienced Operations Controller based in Brisbane to run day-to-day operations, monitor flights, manage disruption and ensure crews stay within CASA limits. You’ll coordinate charters, maintain rostering and report OTP delays while working with crews, engineering, ground handlers and airports.

The role requires hands-on experience with SkyNet or AIMS, strong judgment under pressure, and full working rights in Australia. Roster includes early starts, nights and weekends.