FIFO Flight Services
FIFO Flight Services
AVMIN provides FIFO charter services throughout Australia, coordinating workforce transport for mining, resources, energy and infrastructure projects nationwide. From scheduled FIFO crew rotations to emergency mobilisations, we manage FIFO charter flights across the country’s most demanding remote routes, including the Pilbara, the Bowen Basin, and the Western Australian Goldfields.
For organisations where workforce continuity is tied directly to production, FIFO charter is not a convenience – it is a critical operational requirement. AVMIN’s team is built around that understanding. We manage scheduling, compliance, aircraft sourcing, and ground logistics so your FIFO crew rotations run exactly as planned, every time.
AVMIN coordinates FIFO charter flights through operators holding BARS (Basic Aviation Risk Standard) and WYVERN certification where required, to IOGP (International Association of Oil and Gas Producers) standards.
Whether you are running weekly crew changes to a Pilbara iron ore operation or coordinating ad hoc mobilisation to a remote Queensland site, AVMIN has the experience, the network, and the safety record to manage it.
Backed by the Flight Centre Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel companies. Whether your operation requires a single ad hoc charter or a long-term FIFO crew rotation program, AVMIN sources the right aircraft and operator for every stage of your project.
Unlike a single aircraft operator, AVMIN coordinates FIFO charter flights through a nationwide network of approved operators, ensuring every project is matched with the most suitable aircraft, schedule and pricing.
Tell us your route, passenger numbers and roster requirements, and our team will identify the most suitable aircraft and charter options.
Contact our team today for an obligation free quote.
We understand FIFO programs vary across industries and sites. That’s why we collaborate closely with you to build a program aligned with your business objectives and cost considerations. Our comprehensive air charter services include:
Safety is our top priority. Every FIFO charter coordinated by AVMIN is operated by CASA-certified operators under Part 121 or Part 135, with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and client-specific standards including BARS, WYVERN and IOGP where required.
Our own OBT simplifies FIFO logistics, easy to use, and keeps your whole workforce up to date in real time.
Aircraft procurement, charter solutions, airport and runway assessments, remote operational readiness, ground handling and logistics planning – end to end.
An approved, vetted operator network under centralised compliance management, independent operational oversight and continuous risk assessment, backed by USD$50M non-owned aircraft liability insurance.
One Partner, fully accountable – a dedicated account manager, 24/7 operations team and executive oversight, with defined escalation and communication protocols built in.
Our FIFO charter flights are designed for businesses and industries that need reliable, safe transportation for employees working in remote locations. Whether that’s a mining operation, a large-scale construction project, or an offshore facility.
Mining companies often operate in remote regions where commercial flights are not viable. FIFO flights ensure that skilled workers can travel to and from sites safely and efficiently, reducing downtime and improving overall productivity.
For offshore drilling rigs and remote gas fields, timely crew changes are critical. AVMIN’s FIFO charter flights provide a seamless connection between urban hubs and offshore locations, ensuring that operations continue without disruption.
Large infrastructure developments in remote areas require a consistent and reliable workforce. Our FIFO charters help transport construction crews to job sites, minimising delays and keeping projects on schedule.
Renewable energy projects, such as wind and solar farms, often require workers to travel to isolated locations. AVMIN’s FIFO charter flights support the energy sector by ensuring technicians and engineers can reach their sites safely and on time.
Major projects, shutdowns and maintenance programs often require large workforce movements within tight timeframes. AVMIN coordinates charter flights around project schedules and crew requirements, providing flexible aircraft options for mobilisation, shutdown periods and changing workforce demands.
Western Australia’s resource sector runs on fly-in fly-out operations. AVMIN coordinates FIFO mining charter flights across the state’s most active corridors, connecting resource workers to Pilbara and LNG sites, Goldfields gold operations, and remote projects across the north-west.
The majority of WA FIFO operations stage through Perth, with AVMIN providing direct routing from Perth Airport (PER) aligned to your crew rotation schedule rather than commercial airline timetables.
Key routes across Western Australia:
For oil and gas charter across WA, including offshore crew movements and rig mobilisation support, AVMIN’s team can discuss routing and aircraft requirements based on your operational schedule.
Central Queensland’s Bowen Basin is one of Australia’s most productive metallurgical coal regions, with major operations run by BHP, Glencore, Anglo American, and Coronado. FIFO is the dominant workforce model across the region, with crews rotating from south-east Queensland to sites that sit well beyond practical commercial access. AVMIN coordinates FIFO crew rotations across Queensland, helping mining and infrastructure companies move workforces safely, efficiently and on schedule.
Our key routes across Queensland:
AVMIN’s local team manages scheduling, compliance, and logistics end to end for Queensland FIFO operations.
The most suitable aircraft is determined by your crew size, destination, airstrip capability and operational requirements. The guide below provides indicative hourly charter rates for typical FIFO aircraft.
| Crew Size | Passengers | Indicative Rate | Typical Aircraft Options |
| Small Crew | Up to 9 | From AUD $4,000/hr | King Air B200, King Air B350 |
| Medium Crew | 10 – 18 | From AUD $8,000/hr | Metro, Beech 1900, Jetstream 32 |
| Large Crew | 19+ | From AUD $12,000/hr | Saab 340, Dash 8, ATR 72, F100, E190, 737, A319 |
(Indicative pricing only. Final charter costs vary depending on aircraft type, route, passenger numbers, airport requirements, aircraft availability and operating conditions. Larger aircraft are quoted on application based on your project requirements.)
Longer sectors to remote Pilbara or central Queensland sites carry higher operating costs than shorter regional routes. Positioning legs are typically factored into rotation pricing.
For organisations operating regular FIFO crew rotations, a long-term charter arrangement can provide lower per-seat costs, greater aircraft availability and increased operational certainty compared with ad-hoc charter.
Remote sites requiring turboprop or specialist aircraft affect aircraft selection and therefore pricing. AVMIN’s team assesses strip capability as part of the quoting process.
Whether you are moving 10 personnel or 100, AVMIN can recommend the most suitable aircraft and coordinate every aspect of your FIFO operation. Contact our team today for an obligation free charter proposal tailored to your workforce requirements.
AVMIN’s FIFO charter service coordinates dedicated aircraft for scheduled crew rotations between residential cities and remote work sites across Australia. Your crew travels on schedules aligned to your shift rotation cycle, with no reliance on commercial seat availability, connections, or airline timetables. AVMIN manages the aircraft, the scheduling, the compliance, and the ground coordination so the rotation runs exactly as planned, every time.
AVMIN coordinates FIFO flights through operators holding BARS (Basic Aviation Risk Standard) and WYVERN certification where required, and to IOGP standards. AVMIN was the first aviation service provider to achieve Flight Safety’s recognised standard to these specifications.
AVMIN matches aircraft to the specific requirements of each rotation, drawing from its national charter network. For smaller crews and remote or unsealed strips, turboprop aircraft such as the King Air series provide reliable access where jets cannot operate. For larger crew rotations on well-serviced routes, AVMIN accesses larger turboprops and jet aircraft. AVMIN’s team will recommend the right configuration based on your crew numbers, route, and airstrip specifications.
Yes. AVMIN regularly coordinates FIFO charter to unsealed and remote airstrips across Australia’s resource regions, including the Pilbara, the Goldfields, and central Queensland. Turboprop aircraft are matched to strips where jet operations are not suitable. Where remote runway approvals are required, AVMIN’s airport management services handle the approval process as part of the broader operational arrangement. For sites accessible only by helipad, AVMIN also facilitates helicopter charter as part of its broader remote access capability.
Booking direct locks you into one operator’s fleet, availability, and pricing. AVMIN coordinates across an approved, vetted network of operators, matching the right aircraft to your crew size, route, and airstrip requirements, rather than fitting your rotation around whatever one operator happens to have available. You also get one point of accountability, a dedicated account manager and 24/7 operations team managing, scheduling, compliance, and ground logistics across every rotation, instead of you managing multiple direct operator relationships yourself.
Yes. Even where a rotation involves multiple aircraft operators, AVMIN consolidates everything into a single invoice, no reconciling separate bills across carriers, no chasing multiple payment terms. One partner, one point of contact, one invoice.
Whether you need FIFO flights to Melbourne, Perth, Sydney or any other destinations across Australia and beyond, luxury charter aircraft, sports team charter flights, or government charter flight services, AVMIN delivers tailored solutions locally and internationally.
Our expertise in FIFO charter flights in Australia ensures seamless workforce transportation to remote locations, improving retention and operational performance. Get in touch with us today to discuss your requirements.
