Crew Resource Analyst

Alliance Airlines; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 Day WFH

Novated Leasing – Bundle vehicle costs

Salary Packaging – tax-effective pay

Discounted Qantas Club memberships

Discounted QRU tickets and merchandise

Job summary

Alliance Airlines is seeking an analytical Crew Resource Analyst based in Brisbane to join a fast-paced planning team. You will develop workforce forecasts, monitor resource needs, and provide strategic recommendations to optimise crew utilisation while controlling costs.

Work closely with Crew Planning, Flight Operations, and Scheduling to produce data-driven insights. The role requires strong Excel skills, stakeholder engagement, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, all within a

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mathematics, Finance, Business, Operations, Aviation, or related discipline.
• Experience in airline operations, workforce planning, resource management, or logistics environments.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of workforce planning methodologies and resource optimisation principles.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience performing cost analysis, budgeting, and workforce modelling.
• Ability to work effectively in a time-sensitive operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain crew workforce plans across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons.
• Forecast crew requirements and identify future recruitment, training, and upgrade needs.
• Analyse resource trends and model workforce scenarios to support decisions.
• Recommend improvements to crew utilisation, productivity, and cost management.
• Partner with stakeholders across Crew Planning, Flight Operations, and Scheduling.
• Prepare and present reports on crew productivity, availability, and costs.
• Identify process improvements and support automation initiatives.
• Support annual leave planning, resource allocation, and workforce optimisation.
• Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across planning activities.

Skills

Forecasting

Cost analysis

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Airline ops experience

Workforce planning

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mathematics/Finance/Business/Operations/Aviation

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Make a real impact supporting our high-flying team!
• Enjoy perks like vehicle leasing and salary packaging
• 1 Day - WFH!

Who is Alliance Airlines?

Alliance Airlines is Australasia’s leading provider ofcontract, 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.

What's the role on offer?

Alliance Airlines is seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Crew Resource Analyst to join our Brisbane-based team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our Flight and Cabin Crew resources are effectively planned to support a growing and dynamic operation. Working closely with Crew Planning, Flight Operations, and Scheduling teams, you will develop workforce forecasts, monitor resource requirements, and provide strategic recommendations that optimise crew utilisation while controlling costs. You'll have the opportunity to influence operational outcomes through data-driven decision making, scenario modelling, and long-term workforce planning. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy solving complex planning challenges, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Who we are looking for?

We are looking for an experienced workforce planning professional who enjoys working with data, forecasting future resource requirements, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive operational efficiency. You will bring a strong analytical mindset and the ability to translate complex information into practical business outcomes.

• Develop and maintain crew workforce plans across short, medium, and long-term planning horizons.
• Forecast crew requirements and identify future recruitment, training, and upgrade needs.
• Analyse resource trends and model workforce scenarios to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Recommend improvements to crew utilisation, productivity, and cost management initiatives.
• Partner with key stakeholders across Crew Planning, Flight Operations, and Scheduling functions.
• Prepare and present accurate reports for senior leadership on crew productivity, availability, and costs.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives.
• Support annual leave planning, resource allocation, and workforce optimisation activities.
• Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across all planning activities.

What you will need to succeed?

• Tertiary qualifications in Mathematics, Finance, Business, Operations, Aviation, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in airline operations, workforce planning, resource management, or logistics environments.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of workforce planning methodologies and resource optimisation principles.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience performing cost analysis, budgeting, and workforce modelling.
• Ability to work effectively in a time‑sensitive operational environment.

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:

• 1 Day WFH

• 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?

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.