etihad Looking for Manager Network Development at Abu Dhabi Full Time

Synopsis

It’s an exciting time to work for Etihad Airways and in particular our Network Planning function we’ve grown from a national carrier to a global aviation group, transforming the industry through creativity and innovation with a clear drive to optimize commercial value whilst delivering exceptional products and services to our guests.
We have an exciting opportunity for commercially astute, analytical and strategic thinker to work with the Network Development Senior Management team in all planning activities for Etihad Airways global network.
The primary responsibility of the Manager Network Planning will be to undertake analysis and plan the short, medium and long-term development of Etihad’s network. This includes a requirement to make short and long term strategic recommendations and influence positive change by inspiring leadership.

Accountabilities

• Optimize seasonal schedule profitability ensuring most attractive proposition for local traffic and maximum connectivity (including capacity adjustment, frequency, departure/arrival time) Optimization exercise applies to both the season as well as tactical activities required within the season. Use the network planning tool to model scenarios and provide recommendations.
• Provide senior management with accurate forecasts of seasonal capacity changes through detailed business cases supporting Etihad’s financial objectives. Validate business case assumptions with Government and International Affairs (bilateral air traffic right entitlements), Revenue Management (Yield), Sales (Traffic), Cargo (Cargo revenue) and Finance (Costs) and confirm operational feasibility with Network Operations.
• Prepare business cases for the development of new routes, new aircraft induction and major capacity changes (increases, reductions and cancellations).
• Develop/refresh the 10-year network plan adapting Etihad’s Network Strategy. Provide 10-year passenger and revenue forecast The plan is used as a base for all long-term Etihad’s related evaluations, e.g., airport expansion (ADAC), Oxford Economics, Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA).
• Develop/refresh 5-year passenger and revenue forecast based on fully dated schedules taken from the recent 10- year plan. Forecast will be used by Finance for the 5-year financial plan.
• Develop/refresh annual budget plan based on fully dated schedules taken from the recent 5-year plan. Forecast will be used by Finance for the annual budget financial plan.
• Support Alliances and Fleet Planning 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.

Education & Experience

• Minimum requirement is a Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering or Mathematical related topic from an internationally recognized university.
• Minimum 6years airline experience in either Network Planning or within commercial analysis/planning
• Strong analytical background
• Commercially driven with long term vision
• Experience in coordinating with Airline sales, revenue management and Operations function

About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s 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 Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s 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. Etihad is recognised as one of the world’s leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.
Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.
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