Job description
Role Overview
Manager Network Development at Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This role supports the Senior Manager Network Development in calibrating Etihad's Network Planning systems and planning its global network.
Company Overview
Etihad Airways is the UAE's national airline, operating from its hub in Abu Dhabi. The airline connects people across continents and cultures, and is executing its "Journey 2030" ambition to double its fleet, expand its network and grow its people for a new era of excellence.
Role Purpose
To support and undertake analysis of the medium- and long-term development of Etihad's network, including making recommendations to senior management and preparing supporting business cases that align with the airline's financial and strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Network Planning & Analysis
- Optimize seasonal and intra-seasonal profitability by ensuring the most attractive proposition for local traffic whilst maximizing connectivity, including frequency, capacity and timings.
- Calibrate, fine-tune and use the network planning tool to model scenarios and provide recommendations.
- Assist in refreshing the five-year network plan and passenger and revenue forecasts.
Business Case Development
- Prepare business cases for the development of new routes, new aircraft, new schedules and other network changes.
- Provide senior management with accurate forecasts through detailed business cases supporting Etihad's financial objectives.
- Validate business case assumptions and operational feasibility with relevant departments.
- Ensure final business cases are signed off by senior management.
Budget & Planning Support
- Assist in developing and refreshing the annual budget based on fully dated schedules.
- Support Alliances, Fleet Planning and other departments with financial evaluations upon request.
Communications
- Provide the Network Planning team, Commercial teams, and other areas of the business with clear and timely communications on developed business cases.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from an internationally recognized university.
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline would be an advantage.
- Overall 10+ years of work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years in airline Network Planning.
- Experience with Lufthansa Systems Network Planning and Scheduling suite, especially NetLine Plan, would be an advantage.
- Detailed knowledge of airline network planning and industry data sources.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong verbal and written English.
- Confident in making presentations to senior management.