Scheduling Analyst

Jetstar Airways; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jetstar Airways in Melbourne is seeking a Scheduling Analyst to join the Network & Scheduling team, reporting to the Schedule Planning Manager. This permanent role sits at the centre of the business and plays a critical part in how Jetstar's future flying program is planned, coordinated and delivered.

Working across Commercial, Operations, Engineering, Finance and other stakeholder groups, you'll help ensure our schedules are accurate, compliant and operationally achievable.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capability and problem solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of Jetstar's flight schedule across planning horizons.
• Assist with airport slot portfolios and coordination requirements.
• Support international schedule filings and regulatory submissions.
• Assess schedule change requests and identify operational risks.
• Coordinate schedule updates across business units and stakeholders.
• Produce and maintain schedule data, reporting and documentation.
• Support publication and distribution of schedule information.
• Contribute to process and system improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

• Play a key role shaping Jetstar's future flying schedule
• Join a highly visible team at the heart of our airline
• Permanent opportunity with hybrid working arrangements

Love travel and passionate about all things aviation? You're in the right place. At Jetstar, you get to takeoff at work, and in life.

As a team, we're lucky we get to do both for a living, and we want you to be part of where we go next. Helping our teammates soar is what we're all about. With new aircraft joining the fleet and continued growth across our network, there's never been a more exciting time to join our Commercial team.

Takeoff with your next opportunity

We are seeking a Scheduling Analyst to join our Network & Scheduling team, reporting to the Schedule Planning Manager.

This permanent role sits at the centre of the business and plays a critical part in how Jetstar's future flying program is planned, coordinated and delivered. Working across Commercial, Operations, Engineering, Finance and other stakeholder groups, you'll help ensure our schedules are accurate, compliant and operationally achievable.

The role combines analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, risk management and problem-solving in a dynamic airline environment where no two days are the same.

Your focus will include:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of Jetstar's flight schedule across multiple planning horizons
• Assisting with the management of airport slot portfolios and compliance with slot coordination requirements
• Supporting international schedule filings and regulatory submissions
• Assessing schedule change requests and identifying operational risks and impacts
• Coordinating schedule updates across multiple business units and stakeholders
• Producing and maintaining accurate schedule data, reporting and documentation
• Supporting the publication and distribution of schedule information across the airline
• Contributing to process and system improvements by identifying opportunities to improve ways of working

About You

We're searching for someone who:

• Has strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Builds strong relationships and communicates effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
• Enjoys solving complex operational challenges and working through ambiguity
• Can balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Brings a risk and compliance mindset
• Is curious about technology and process improvement opportunities
• Has experience in planning, scheduling, analysis, operations, logistics or similar analytical environments

We are open to candidates who can demonstrate strong analytical capability, stakeholder management skills and a genuine interest in airline operations.

Your life at Jetstar is unlike any other

Takeoff professionally: Build valuable commercial and operational experience while developing deep knowledge of how an airline network is planned and delivered.

Get onboard with Qantas Group: Being part of Jetstar means access to opportunities across the wider Qantas Group, opening pathways across different functions, locations and airlines.

Live the travel dream: You and your nominated travel companions can takeoff more with our famous Qantas Group Staff Travel discount.

Make work feel like a holiday: Join a collaborative and high-performing team where people genuinely enjoy working together and helping each other succeed.

There's a place for everyone at Jetstar: We believe teams with diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from anyone who wants to takeoff with us. If you have support or access requirements, just reach out and let us know what you need.

We're Jetstar. Let's takeoff together.

Applications close: Friday 6 November 2026 (subject to early review and closure).