Manager Network Planning
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We are seeking a Manager Network Planning to optimize Etihad Airways' cargo network. You will manage freighter schedules, develop long-term network plans, and coordinate with stakeholders to maximize profitability.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the freighters schedule delivery/development process that supports short term and long term key deliverables
- Recommend initiatives/changes to senior management as part of continual capacity optimization
- Annual budget schedule development
- 5 and 10 year schedule development which also incorporates the long term fleet strategy
- Ongoing coordination/communication with key stakeholders in the business
- Protect and ensure continual enhancement of Etihad’s slot portfolio
- Ensure timely and accurate publication of Etihad’s flights
- Manage ad hoc charter requests that add value and do not compromise the Etihad operation
- Design and implement a freighter network that ensures effective and profitable utilization of Etihad's fleet
- Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure short term and long term optimization of fleet
- Manage the impact of capacity changes on the network
- Work with passenger network planning to understand cargo needs prior to network changes
Requirements
- At least 5 years of airline experience in network planning/scheduling
- Exposure to airline cargo will be an advantage
- Bachelor’s degree/post graduate studies (preferred) in a relevant discipline
- Strategic planning and deep analytical skills
- Negotiation and advocacy skills
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Synopsis
- Etihad Cargo is a transforming business. As the cargo division of Etihad Aviation Group, we provide fast and reliable cargo and air freighter solutions around the world. We are seeking a Manager Network Planning to optimize the cargo network.
Accountabilities
- Manage the freighters schedule delivery/development process that supports short term and long term key deliverables.
- Recommend initiatives/changes to senior management as part of continual capacity optimization.
- Annual budget schedule development.
- 5 and 10 year schedule development which also incorporates the long term fleet strategy.
- Ongoing coordination/communication with key stakeholders in the business that includes Network planning, Revenue Management, Alliances & Partnerships, Operations, Government Affairs, Finance and Corporate Communications.
- Protect and ensure continual enhancement of Etihad’s slot portfolio.
- Ensure timely and accurate publication of Etihad’s flights.
- Manage ad hoc charter requests that add value and do not compromise the Etihad operation.
- Design and implement a freighter network that ensures effective and profitable utilization of Etihad's fleet and balances cargo capacity.
- Work with relevant stakeholders, including freighters operations, maintenance and commercial teams to ensure short term and long term optimization of fleet.
- Manage the impact of capacity changes on the network.
- Work with passenger network planning to understand cargo needs and requirements prior to implementation of network capacity introductions or adjustments.
Qualifications
- Ideally you will have at least 5 years of airline experience in network planning/scheduling, exposure to airline cargo will be an advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree/post graduate studies (preferred) in a relevant discipline.
- Strategic planning and deep analytical skills.
- Negotiation and advocacy skills.
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