Senior Aviation Forecasting & Capacity Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; 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 is seeking a Principal Aviation Analyst in Dubai to lead aviation forecasting, capacity planning, and modelling across regional and international markets. You will run simulations, review datasets, mentor teams, and deliver high-quality advisory solutions to airport operators, authorities, and investors.

The role requires extensive aviation experience, leadership skills, and deep knowledge of airport operations, with opportunities to mentor analysts and contribute to business

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related professional Aviation experience.
• Strong demonstrated hands on experience in aviation sector, up to date with IATA ADRM and CAST.
• Proven success delivering complex consulting or engineering programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of airport operations, airline networks, aviation economics, and industry trends.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, Transport Planning, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related discipline; Masters preferred.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, scenario modelling, and forecasting methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of data analytics tools and software such as Excel (Advanced), Power BI, Python, R, SQL, and aviation forecasting and simulation tools.

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 high 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.

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Aviation Analyst in Dubai to lead aviation forecasting, capacity planning, and modelling across regional and international markets. You will run simulations, review datasets, mentor teams, and deliver high-quality advisory solutions to airport operators, authorities, and investors.

The role requires extensive aviation experience, leadership skills, and deep knowledge of airport operations, with opportunities to mentor analysts and contribute to business