Job Description

Develop and deliver an economically and operationally optimized passenger and cargo schedule and ensure timely and accurate publication of operating and marketing flight schedules. The process ensures that the output is aligned to the broader Etihad Aviation Group’s strategy.  

• Manage the schedule delivery/development process that supports the following key deliverables
• Short-term (current IATA season) that includes close in re-fleeting, ongoing capacity optimization, operational integrity maintained, on time performance targets are delivered 
• Long-term (6-12 months) that includes supporting network/commercial requests to maximize profitability and working with key operational stakeholders to ensure operational compliance
• Recommend initiatives/changes to senior management as part of continual capacity optimization  
• Annual budget schedule development 
• 5- and 10-year schedule development which also incorporates the long-term fleet strategy
• Develop key reports and manage regular meetings with operations to ensure complete transparency through the seasonal stakeholder deck and monthly operational meetings 
• Ongoing coordination/communication with key stakeholders in the business that includes Network planning, Revenue Management, Alliances & Partnerships, Operations, Government Affairs, Finance and Corporate Communications 
• Protect and ensure continual enhancement of Etihad’s slot portfolio 
• Ensure timely and accurate publication of the Etihad’s prime, codeshare and marketing flights
• Manage ad-hoc charter requests that add value and do not compromise the Etihad operation

Qualifications

• At least 5 years schedules planning experience with a reputable airline and with proven ability in developing, presenting and supporting business cases, managing staff and managing projects with a high degree of interaction and communication with all levels in the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance /business planning/Analytics or similar discipline