Manager Schedule Planning

Etihad Airways; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in the UAE is seeking a skilled professional to manage and optimize passenger and cargo flight schedules. The role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, ensuring operational compliance, and developing long-term strategic plans. Ideal candidates will have significant airline experience and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of airline experience, including scheduling and planning exposure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the schedule delivery/development process supporting key deliverables.
• Recommend initiatives/changes to senior management for capacity optimization.
• Develop annual budget schedules.

Skills

Capacity Optimization

Operational Integrity

On-Time Performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Planning

Bachelor's degree in Analytics

Job description

Supply Chain / Logistics / Import / Export

Skillset

Manage the schedule delivery

Preferred Jobseekers

Jobseekers from any GCC country

Synopsis:

In this role, you will 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.

Accountabilities:

1. Manage the schedule delivery/development process supporting key deliverables including:

• Short-term (current IATA season): close-in re-fleeting, capacity optimization, operational integrity, on-time performance
• Long-term (6-12 months): support network and commercial requests, maximize profitability, ensure operational compliance

Recommend initiatives/changes to senior management for capacity optimization.

Develop annual budget schedules.

Plan 5 and 10-year schedules, incorporating long-term fleet strategy.

Develop reports and manage meetings with operations for transparency, including seasonal stakeholder decks and monthly operational meetings.

Coordinate with stakeholders such as Network Planning, Revenue Management, Alliances & Partnerships, Operations, Government Affairs, Finance, and Corporate Communications.

Protect and enhance Etihad's slot portfolio.

Ensure timely publication of Etihad's flights, including prime, codeshare, and marketing flights.

Manage ad-hoc charter requests that add value without compromising operations.

Education & Experience:

• At least 5 years of airline experience, including scheduling and planning exposure.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Planning, Analytics, or a related discipline.

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