Manager - Freighter Planning

Dubai Aviation Corporation; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

flydubai is seeking a senior professional to manage the planning and optimization of freighter operations. You will develop and maintain network schedules, capacity plans, and utilization strategies to support cargo growth and efficiency across the fleet.

The role requires 8+ years in airline cargo or freighter planning, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity, and a Bachelor’s degree. Strong English, regulatory knowledge, and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)
• Fluent in English
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in airline cargo or freighter planning, including at least 3 years in a managerial role
• Years with qualifications: 8 - 10 years

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains freighter network plans to optimize aircraft deployment and utilization.
• Coordinates with Flight Operations, Engineering, and Ground Handling for viable, compliant schedules.
• Conducts capacity and yield analyses to ensure cost efficiency and load factor targets.
• Leads freighter EIS planning including route proving and post-launch reviews.
• Evaluates ad-hoc and charter opportunities in coordination with Commercial and Operations teams.
• Collaborates with Cargo Pricing and Revenue Optimization to support yield targets.
• Leads and develops the Freighter Planning team and drives continuous improvement.
• Prepares management reports on freighter performance and operational metrics.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and internal standards in scheduling and capacity planning.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives in freighter planning processes.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To manage the planning and optimization of flydubai’s freighter operations by developing and maintaining network schedules, capacity plans, and utilization strategies that support the airline’s cargo growth and operational efficiency, ensuring freighter aircraft are deployed effectively across the network in alignment with commercial demand, operational capability, and long‑term strategic objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and maintains the short, medium, and long‑term freighter network plans to optimize aircraft deployment, rotations, and block‑hour utilization in line with business objectives.
• Coordinates with Flight Operations, Engineering, and Ground Handling to ensure all planned rotations and schedules are operationally viable and compliant with regulatory and technical requirements.
• Conducts capacity and yield analyses, monitoring aircraft performance and utilization to ensure alignment with cost efficiency, profitability and load factor targets.
• Leads freighter entry‑into‑service (EIS) planning, including route proving, crew familiarization, and post‑launch operational review to ensure readiness and performance consistency.
• Evaluates and approves ad‑hoc and charter opportunities, assessing operational feasibility and financial impact in coordination with Commercial and Operations teams.
• Collaborates with Cargo Pricing and Revenue Optimization to ensure capacity planning decisions support yield targets, load factor improvements, and market requirements.
• Leads, mentors and develops the Freighter Planning team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Prepares detailed management reports covering freighter performance, cost analysis, route profitability, and operational efficiency metrics.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal standards related to freighter scheduling and cargo capacity planning.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives in freighter planning processes, focusing on efficiency, reliability, and resource optimization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)
• Fluent in English
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in airline cargo or freighter planning, including at least 3 years in a managerial role
• Years with qualifications: 8 - 10 years

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience & Flexibility (Can do attitude)

ISR REQUIREMENTS

Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day‑to‑day business operations.