Network Planning and Scheduling Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Cargo is seeking a Manager Network Planning to optimize the cargo network for profitability, reliability, and operational excellence. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver short-term capacity improvements and long-term strategic planning from Abu Dhabi.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in airline network planning/scheduling, with exposure to airline cargo. Strong strategic thinking, analytics, and negotiation skills are essential to drive continual capacity

Qualifications

• Ideally you will have at least 5 years of airline experience in network planning/scheduling.
• Exposure to airline cargo is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the freighter schedule delivery/development to support short-term capacity optimization and on-time performance targets.
• Lead long-term network schedule development (6–12 months) to maximize profitability and align with strategic goals.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across Network planning, Revenue Management, Alliances & Partnerships, Operations, Finance and Communications.
• Protect and enhance Etihad's slot portfolio and ensure timely publication of flights.
• Design and implement a freighter network that balances cargo capacity and fleet utilization.
• Analyze route profitability and support tactical and structural frequency/fleet decisions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Advocacy skills

Job description

Etihad Cargo is a transforming business. As the cargo division of Etihad Aviation Group, we provide fast and reliable cargo and air freighter solutions around the world.We'reproud to be the air cargo partner of choice. As such, we areseekingtalented and committed individuals, who are driven by a desire to deliver a world-class product and exceptional service.

We are pleased to announce an opportunity forManagerNetwork Planning. In this role you will play a significant role in optimizing the Etihad Airways' cargo network that is operationally deliverable, maximizes profit and is aligned to the broader Etihad Aviation Group's strategy.

Accountabilities:

Manage the freighters 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 integritymaintained, 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

5- and 10-year schedule development which also incorporates the long-term fleet strategy

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

Ensuretimelyandaccuratepublication of the Etihad's flights

Manage ad-hoc charter requests that add value and do not compromise the Etihad operation

Design and implement a freighter network that ensures effective and profitableutilizationof Etihad's fleet and balances cargo capacity

• Work with relevant stakeholders, including freighters operations,maintenanceand commercial teams to ensure short-term and long-term optimization of fleet

Manage the impact of capacity changes on the network

Work with passenger network planning to understand cargo needs and requirements prior to implementation of network capacity introductions or adjustments

Propose and implement corrective measures to achieveoptimalutilizationof freighter and belly capacities

Analyze route profitability to supporttimelydecision-making including short-term (tactical) and long-term (structural) frequency and fleet adjustments

Qualifications

Ideally you will have at least5years of airline experience in network planning/scheduling, exposure to airline cargo will be an advantage

Strategic planning and deep analytical skills

Negotiation and advocacy skills

Additional Information

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE's national airline - we're shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our "Journey 2030" ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.