What is a FIFO roster?

A FIFO (fly-in fly-out) roster is a rotating work schedule used in remote industries like mining, oil and gas, and offshore construction. Workers fly to a remote site, work a block of consecutive shifts, then fly home for a rest period. Common FIFO cycles include 7 days on / 7 days off, 14 days on / 7 days off, and 2 weeks on / 1 week off.

Can ShiftFlowr handle a FIFO roster?

Yes. ShiftFlowr's custom pattern builder lets you define any on/off cycle — 7-7, 14-7, 8-6, or any other FIFO rotation. Set your first day on site, preview the roster, and apply it as many months ahead as you need.

What FIFO roster cycles does ShiftFlowr support?

ShiftFlowr supports any repeating cycle you define. Common FIFO patterns include 7 on / 7 off, 14 on / 7 off, 8 on / 6 off, 21 on / 7 off, and 4 on / 4 off. You set the on and off blocks yourself using the custom roster builder.

Does ShiftFlowr work offline on remote sites?

Yes. Once your roster is set up, ShiftFlowr works fully offline. Your calendar, shift times, and alarms are all stored locally on your device — no internet required on site.

Can I calculate my FIFO pay in ShiftFlowr?

Yes. ShiftFlowr's pay calculator lets you set your daily or hourly rate with separate uplifts for nights and weekends. It estimates your take-home for any given roster cycle based on the shifts in your calendar.

Does ShiftFlowr work for DIDO workers too?

Yes. Drive-in drive-out (DIDO) workers use the same repeating roster cycles as FIFO. ShiftFlowr works exactly the same way — set your on/off blocks and the app fills the calendar ahead automatically.

For FIFO & DIDO workers

Your FIFO roster, built once.
Filled months ahead in seconds.

ShiftFlowr's custom roster builder handles any FIFO cycle — 7-7, 14-7, 8-6, or anything your site runs. Set your first day on, preview the roster, and apply it as far ahead as you need.

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Common FIFO cycles

Every FIFO roster pattern supported

FIFO rosters vary by site, company, and award. ShiftFlowr lets you define your exact on/off blocks — whatever your roster runs, you can build it.

Roster cycle	Days on site	Days at home	Avg hrs/week
7 on / 7 off	7	7	~42	Most common
14 on / 7 off	14	7	~56	Common
14 on / 14 off	14	14	~42	Common
8 on / 6 off	8	6	~42
21 on / 7 off	21	7	~63
Custom	Any	Any	—	Builder

DIDO (drive-in drive-out) workers use the same cycles — ShiftFlowr works identically for both.

What a 7-7 roster looks like

See the cycle before you commit

ShiftFlowr shows you a full preview of your roster across as many months as you need before you apply it. Here's what a standard 7-on-7-off cycle looks like — two weeks at a glance:

Week 1 — on site

Week 2 — at home

On site At home

      No internet required on site. ShiftFlowr works fully offline — your roster, shift times, and alarms are stored locally on your device. No Wi-Fi or mobile data needed once you're set up.
    

Who uses ShiftFlowr

Remote industries across Australia & beyond

⛏️ Mining

Iron ore, coal, gold, and lithium workers across WA, QLD, and NT running 7-7 or 14-7 rosters at remote sites.

🛢️ Oil & gas

Offshore and onshore petroleum workers — often 14-14 or 21-7 cycles — who need their roster months ahead for family planning.

🏗️ Construction

Remote infrastructure and civil construction crews running rotating site blocks with varying day/night mixes.

⚡ Resources & utilities

Power station, desalination, and water treatment workers on remote sites with long rotation cycles.

Key features

Built for life on a FIFO roster

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Custom roster builder

Define any on/off cycle. 7-7, 14-7, 8-6 — whatever your site runs.

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Works offline

No internet needed on site. Everything stored locally on your device.

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Pay calculator

Set your day rate, overtime, and shift uplifts to estimate your take-home for any roster cycle.

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Full-screen alarm

Fires even on silent — important when your muster time doesn't negotiate.

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Months ahead

Apply your roster across 6, 12, or 24 months. Plan your home time around flights.

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Manual overrides

Roster changed at short notice? Add or edit individual shifts without breaking the rest of the pattern.

Common questions

FIFO roster FAQ

What is a FIFO roster?: A fly-in fly-out (FIFO) roster is a rotating work schedule used in remote industries like mining, oil and gas, and offshore construction. Workers fly to a remote site, work a block of consecutive shifts, then fly home for a rest period. Common cycles include 7-on/7-off, 14-on/7-off, and 14-on/14-off.
Can ShiftFlowr handle my FIFO roster cycle?: Yes. ShiftFlowr's custom pattern builder lets you define any on/off cycle. Set your first day on site, choose how many days on and how many days off, preview the roster, and apply it across as many months ahead as you need.
Does ShiftFlowr work offline at remote sites?: Yes. Once your roster is set up, ShiftFlowr works fully offline. Your calendar, shift times, and alarms are stored locally on your phone — no internet connection needed while you're on site.
Does it work for DIDO workers too?: Yes. Drive-in drive-out workers use the same repeating cycles as FIFO. ShiftFlowr works identically — set your on/off blocks and it fills the calendar ahead automatically.
Can I calculate my FIFO pay in the app?: Yes. The pay calculator lets you set a daily or hourly rate with separate uplifts for nights and weekends. It estimates your take-home for any given cycle based on the shifts in your calendar.
What if my roster changes at short notice?: You can add, edit, or delete individual shifts without affecting the rest of the pattern. ShiftFlowr never overwrites a shift you've manually added, so last-minute roster changes are easy to handle.

Know your roster months ahead.

ShiftFlowr builds your FIFO cycle once. Apply it across as many months as you need — then plan your home time around it.

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