The 59-year-old man was on a flight from Perth to Brisbane on July 14 when the incident occurred.
The court heard that the man wanted to use the bathroom as the plane was preparing for departure.
It is alleged he refused instructions to take his seat and pushed a crew member.
The incident was reported to the captain, who radioed for Australian Federal Police to remove the man, who was allegedly uncooperative with police.
In Perth Magistrates Court yesterday the man was charged with one count of assaulting a crew member, contrary to section 318A of the Criminal Code (WA), which carries a maximum penalty of 14 years’ imprisonment if convicted.
“The AFP has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to the assault or mistreatment of airline staff, and anyone who commits such an offence can be prosecuted,” said AFP Inspector Peter Brindal.
