Fly in, Fly Out, commonly known as FIFO, is employment where employers fly out staff temporarily to remote areas for work, followed by a period off once the work has been completed. This can happen between different workplaces, or it can happen within one workplace.
Fly in, fly out is implemented where the cost of relocating staff is significantly less than providing permanent accommodation during their stay. This happens when there is no access to permanent accommodation around the worksite.
It is similar to the concept of drive-in, drive-out, where the staff is moved around by car.
It allows companies to efficiently manage staffing in remote places while providing employees with structured work and rest periods. Some of the key features are:
Fly in, fly out employees generally work on a rotational basis work schedule. It typically ranges from 2 weeks on-site to several months, followed by a 1 week off to longer breaks if needed.
FIFO arrangements are predominantly seen in industries where they work in isolated places. A few of the common industries include mining, oil and gas, and sometimes healthcare.
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