Capacity Planning Lead for Airport Performance

London City Airport

Greater London

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking
Private Medical Insurance
Medicash Cash plan
On site Physiotherapist
Discounted Gym Membership
Staff discounts
AE pension scheme
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Bereavement Counselling
Cycle 2 Work salary sacrifice
Hastee Pay Advances
25 Days Annual leave
LCY Central discount website
Annual performance related bonus
Annual Season Ticket Loan
Holiday Buy scheme
Salary Sacrifice Car leasing

Job summary

London City Airport is seeking a Capacity Manager to maintain operational performance and guide the delivery of the development programme. You will lead capacity planning, modelling, and KPI oversight, collaborating with CI and operations to optimise performance for passengers and partners.

The role requires strong data analysis, aviation knowledge, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams while navigating complex infrastructure changes.

Qualifications

  • Educated to university level in Aviation/Airport Planning or related field.
  • Experience with modelling tools/technology desirable (Arcport, CAST, Airtop, Sim 3D).
  • Strong IT skills incl. Excel and BI tools (Power BI, Fabric, Qlik).
  • Fluent in English (writing and speaking).

Responsibilities

  • Identify and define strategic operational KPIs for performance review.
  • Lead capacity modelling and forecasting for short to long term planning.
  • Deliver capacity assessments to enable accurate requirements and budgets.
  • Collaborate with CI team to release capacity and support growth.

Skills

Airport modelling
Power BI
Minitab
Data analysis
Stakeholder engagement
Leadership
English proficiency
Aviation knowledge

Education

University degree in Aviation / Airport Planning or related

Tools

Arcport
CAST
Airtop
Sim 3D

Job description

London City Airport is seeking a Capacity Manager to maintain operational performance and guide the delivery of the development programme. You will lead capacity planning, modelling, and KPI oversight, collaborating with CI and operations to optimise performance for passengers and partners.

The role requires strong data analysis, aviation knowledge, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams while navigating complex infrastructure changes.

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