Flight Analyst

Role Overview

Flight Analyst – Revenue Management at Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi. Shape decisions that keep the network moving and aircraft full through intelligent inventory management, forecasting, and performance analysis.

Company Overview

Etihad Airways is the UAE's national airline, connecting people across continents and cultures from its hub in Abu Dhabi. The organization is executing "Journey 2030," an ambition to double its fleet, expand its network, and grow its people for a new era of excellence.

Role Purpose

Maximize revenue across Etihad's global network by driving smart inventory management, forecasting no-show and cancellation trends, optimizing overbooking strategies, and providing critical insights that influence strategic commercial decisions and network performance.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Optimization & Inventory Management

• Forecast no-show and cancellation trends across assigned routes.
• Optimize overbooking strategies to maximize revenue while balancing guest experience and denied boarding costs.
• Leverage PROS and multiple data sources to identify trends and recommend inventory actions.
• Manage inventory during peak travel periods using market insights, historical trends, and seasonal demand patterns.
• Design and implement inventory management approaches for initiatives such as redemption and non-revenue travel.
• Evaluate revenue dilution risks and recommend optimal inventory strategies.

Network Performance Analysis

• Monitor forward booking trends and identify opportunities to improve demand forecasting.
• Analyze route performance and highlight deviations from expected demand patterns.
• Provide critical insights to support commercial decision-making across the network.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner closely with Revenue Management, Market, and Group teams to correct forecast imbalances and unlock revenue opportunities.
• Work closely with Network Operations and Airport Managers to proactively manage flights where denied boarding is anticipated.
• Act as a key Revenue Management point of contact for route performance discussions.
• Develop practical solutions that balance operational efficiency, customer experience, and commercial outcomes.

Reporting & Analytics

• Produce insightful reporting and analysis that demonstrates performance trends and commercial impact.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Economics, Business, Statistics, or other numerate discipline, or equivalent experience in Reservations or Inventory Management.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in the travel industry.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Revenue Management, Commercial Sales, or Analytic environment.
• Previous experience in Inventory Management and working with Revenue Management systems is beneficial.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret large datasets and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Commercial acumen and passion for aviation and revenue optimization.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to influence decisions across multiple teams.

Additional Information

Work alongside industry-leading professionals, leveraging cutting-edge technology and analytics to solve complex commercial challenges. Insights will directly influence revenue performance across one of the world's most dynamic airline networks.