Senior Aviation Forecasting & Capacity Lead

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation, seeks a Principal Aviation Analyst to lead forecasting, capacity analysis and airport planning across regional and international markets. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality advisory solutions to airport operators, authorities and investors.

The role requires 12+ years in aviation, deep expertise in CAST, ADRM, and data analytics tools, with strong leadership and client management.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related aviation experience, including capacity planning and modelling projects.
• Hands-on experience in the aviation sector, up to date with IATA ADRM and CAST simulation software.
• Proven success delivering complex consulting or engineering programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of airport operations, airline networks, aviation economics, and industry trends.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline; Masters preferred.
• 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 airport capacity forecasts using industry-recognized methodologies.
• Develop and maintain airport simulation, forecasting, and network planning models.
• Undertake airport capacity, terminal planning, airfield planning, and operational performance assessments.
• Deliver aviation-related economic, market, and traffic analyses to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Review and validate aviation datasets, forecasting assumptions, and modelling outputs.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Manage multiple aviation advisory and modelling projects simultaneously.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including planners, economists, engineers, and data analysts.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to airport operators, aviation authorities, government agencies, and private sector clients.
• Lead technical discussions and stakeholder workshops.
• Support proposal preparation, technical methodologies, and business development activities.
• Identify new opportunities within existing client accounts and emerging aviation markets.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to analysts and junior consultants.
• Support capability development in aviation forecasting, modelling, and analytics.
• Promote technical excellence and innovation across the aviation advisory team.

Skills

Forecasting

Modelling

CAST

Aviation Ops

IATA ADRM

Data Analytics

Leadership

SQL

Python

Power BI

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree + Master’s preferred

Tools

CAST

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

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Job description

AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation, seeks a Principal Aviation Analyst to lead forecasting, capacity analysis and airport planning across regional and international markets. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality advisory solutions to airport operators, authorities and investors.

The role requires 12+ years in aviation, deep expertise in CAST, ADRM, and data analytics tools, with strong leadership and client management.