Network Planning Manager

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in Dubai seeks a Network Planning Manager to enhance network performance and drive profitable growth. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in airline network planning and a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's preferred. The role involves economic evaluations of new routes and continuous monitoring of performance. Competitive benefits, including a tax-free salary and generous travel perks, are included. Join a dynamic team and contribute to strategic network development.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Generous travel benefits

Healthcare package

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in airline network planning or related aviation business roles.
• Proficient in analysing route performance and network planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic evaluations of new route options.
• Monitor route network performance and provide recommendations.
• Develop and calibrate cost analyses for route studies.

Skills

Airline network planning software

Experience with partner airlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in Air Transport Management or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose

As a Network Planning Manager, you will support the strategic evaluation of new route opportunities and ongoing network performance to drive profitable growth for Emirates. Provide expert analysis on route economics, competitive landscapes, and capacity deployment to enhance the airline's commercial performance.

Collaborate across departments while building professional relationships internally and externally to support Emirates strategic network development objectives.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive economic evaluations of new route options, independently assessing business risks including demand forecasting, competitive landscape analysis, and financial exposures, supporting profitable network growth and aligning decisions with Emirates' strategic objectives.
• Continuously monitor and review route network performance to identify both profitability challenges and growth opportunities, providing management with data‑driven recommendations to enhance underperforming routes and capitalize on market potential through strategic adjustments to routings, scheduling, or capacity deployment.
• Improve network forecasting and modelling through effective usage and calibration of network planning systems, contributing to more accurate demand predictions and optimized route performance analyses.
• Develop and calibrate detailed cost analyses for route studies, including operating costs, fixed costs, and other financial considerations to ensure accurate profitability assessments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate information sharing, while strategically influencing key partners to implement network planning changes through effective communication and collaborative problem‑solving.
• Provide cross‑departmental support by delivering comprehensive, relevant and timely network planning inputs for strategic business initiatives and projects across Emirates.
• Develop and maintain external industry connections through effective networking to remain updated on developments impacting the aviation industry, enhance research quality and share best practices that could benefit Emirates' network strategy.

Qualifications

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years’ experience in airline network planning/strategy or related aviation business roles.
• Master’s degree in Air Transport Management, Aviation Management or other equivalent qualification such as Economics, Engineering, etc.

Knowledge/skills

• Experience with airline network planning software (e.g. Sabre AirVision or Lufthansa Netline Plan) would be a significant advantage.
• Experience working with partner airlines will be an advantage.

At Emirates, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop their careers. So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Salary & benefits

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax‑free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast‑paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers