Aviation Growth & Airline Partnerships Lead

Advanced Search Group; Manama; On-site; BHD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Search Group is seeking a Manager Aviation Business Development to support growth initiatives, attract airline partnerships and strengthen the airport's route network. The role focuses on identifying new opportunities, engaging airlines and contributing to long-term traffic and revenue objectives.

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams, prepare strategic proposals, and lead stakeholder discussions to advance commercial aviation initiatives in Bahrain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; master's preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in aviation business development or related sectors.
• Experience working with airports, airlines, or aviation authorities is preferred.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in executing aviation business development strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Identify opportunities to expand airline portfolio, routes, and connectivity.
• Translate market insights into actionable airline development strategies.
• Lead development of airline value propositions and route development narratives.
• Build and maintain relationships with airlines, authorities and industry partners.
• Collaborate with Operations, Marketing, Finance to deliver aviation growth initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Aviation industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, Economics, Marketing, or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Advanced Search Group is seeking a Manager Aviation Business Development to support growth initiatives, attract airline partnerships and strengthen the airport's route network. The role focuses on identifying new opportunities, engaging airlines and contributing to long-term traffic and revenue objectives.

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams, prepare strategic proposals, and lead stakeholder discussions to advance commercial aviation initiatives in Bahrain.