Lead Aviation Forecasting & Capacity Strategist

Snc-Lavalin; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Snc-Lavalin in Dubai seeks a Principal Aviation Analyst to lead aviation forecasting, capacity planning, and master planning across regional and international markets. You will run CAST simulations, develop robust models, and deliver strategic analyses for operators, authorities, and investors.

You will mentor analysts, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple projects, and maintain high-quality deliverables while pursuing new business opportunities in the GCC and beyond.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related professional Aviation experience, including capacity planning and modelling projects.
• Proficiency in IATA ADRM practices and CAST simulation software.
• Strong understanding of airport operations, aviation economics and industry trends.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Experience delivering complex consulting programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, scenario modelling, and forecasting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of aviation demand forecasting and modelling assignments.
• Conduct passenger, aircraft movement, cargo, and capacity forecasts.
• Develop and maintain airport simulation, forecasting, and network planning models.
• Lead terminal and airfield planning, and operational performance assessments.
• Deliver aviation analyses to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Manage multiple advisory projects, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery.

Skills

Aviation forecasting

Capacity planning

Modelling

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAST

Excel (Advanced)

Power BI

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Snc-Lavalin in Dubai seeks a Principal Aviation Analyst to lead aviation forecasting, capacity planning, and master planning across regional and international markets. You will run CAST simulations, develop robust models, and deliver strategic analyses for operators, authorities, and investors.

You will mentor analysts, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple projects, and maintain high-quality deliverables while pursuing new business opportunities in the GCC and beyond.