Manager Network Development

Job description / Role

Job description

To support the Senior Manager Network Development in calibrating Etihad’s network planning systems and planning its global network. The primary responsibility of the Manager Network Planning is to support and undertake analysis of the medium- and long-term development of Etihad’s network. This includes a requirement to make recommendations to senior management and prepare supporting business cases.

Optimize seasonal and intra-seasonal profitability by ensuring the most attractive proposition for local traffic whilst maximizing connectivity (including frequency, capacity and timings).

Calibrate, finetune and use the network planning tool to model scenarios and provide recommendations.

Provide senior management with accurate forecasts through detailed business cases supporting Etihads financial objectives. Validate business case assumptions and operational feasibility with relevant departments.

• Prepare business cases for the development of new routes, new aircraft, new schedules and other network changes.
• Assist in refreshing the five-year network plan and passenger and revenue forecasts.
• Assist in developing or refreshing the annual budget based on fully dated schedules.
• Support alliances, fleet planning and other departments with financial evaluations upon request.

Provide the network planning team, commercial teams, and other areas of the business with clear and timely communications on developed business cases. Ensure final business cases are signed off by senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline from an internationally recognized university.
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline would be an advantage.
• Overall 10+ years of work experience, with a 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.
• Strong verbal and written English, and confident in making presentations to senior management.

Additional information

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

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About the Company

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.

This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.

Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.