Network Optimization Officer

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting

Company Industry
Travel, Hotel & Tourism

Synopsis

Analyze demand and revenue performance to support network planning and revenue management. The role drives process improvements, identifies optimization opportunities, and ensures alignment between network capacity and revenue strategies to maximize profitability.

Accountabilities

• Analyze flight performance to recommend cancellations, retentions, or aircraft changes.
• Assess schedule and capacity adjustments for revenue impact.
• Streamline and standardize commercial processes (cancellations, equipment changes, revisions).
• Monitor booking patterns, fares, and yields to detect risks and opportunities.
• Act as the link between NP, RM, Scheduling, Analytics, and Pricing teams.
• Maintain reporting and deliver ad-hoc analysis on demand, revenue, and network changes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with commercial acumen.

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• Proficiency in airline commercial tools (e.g., Zenz, Altea, Tableau).
• Process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Advanced Excel; Tableau/Power BI (SQL/Python preferred).
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Aviation Management, or related.
• 4 years experience in Revenue Management, Network Planning, or similar.
• Knowledge of airline profitability drivers and capacity management principles.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the worlds leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Together with Etihads codeshare partners, Etihads network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihads ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

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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.