Manager Network Development

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Etihad Airways is seeking a Manager Network Development to support the Senior Manager Network Development in calibrating network planning systems and shaping the global network. The role centers on analyzing medium and long term network development, delivering business cases for senior management, and optimizing profitability through scheduling, connectivity and capacity decisions. You will calibrate the network planning tool, model scenarios, provide forecasts, refresh the five year plan, and support the annual budget while collaborating with Alliances and Fleet Planning. Requirements include a bachelor’s in a relevant field, 10+ years’ overall experience with at least 5 in airline network planning, strong English and presentation skills; NetLine Plan or Lufthansa Systems experience is a plus. Tips: tailor your CV to clearly quantify past revenue gains and cost savings, showcase successful business cases and cross functional influence, and be ready to speak to senior leaders about strategic options aligned with Journey 2030 and Abu Dhabi on-site work.

Job Description

To support the Senior Manager Network Development in calibrating Etihad’s Network Planning systems and planning its global network. The primary responsibility of the Manager Network Planning is to support and undertake analysis of the medium- and long-term development of Etihad’s network. This includes a requirement to make recommendations to senior management and prepare supporting business cases.

• Optimize seasonal and intra-seasonal profitability by ensuring the most attractive proposition for local traffic whilst maximizing connectivity (including frequency, capacity and timings).
• Calibrate, finetune and use the network planning tool to model scenarios and provide recommendations.
• Provide senior management with accurate forecasts through detailed business cases supporting Etihad's financial objectives. Validate business case assumptions and operational feasibility with relevant departments.
• Prepare business cases for the development of new routes, new aircraft, new schedules and other network changes.
• Assist in refreshing the five-year network plan and passenger and revenue forecasts.
• Assist in developing/refreshing the annual budget based on fully dated schedules.
• Support Alliances, Fleet Planning and other departments with financial evaluations upon request.
• Provide the Network Planning team, Commercial teams, and other areas of the business with clear and timely communications on developed business cases. Ensure final business cases are signed off by senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from an internationally recognized university.
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline would be an advantage.
• Overall 10+ years of work experience, with a minimum of 5 years in airline Network Planning.
• Experience with Lufthansa Systems Network Planning and Scheduling suite (especially NetLine Plan) would be an advantage.
• Detailed knowledge of airline network planning and industry data sources.
• Strong verbal and written English, and confident in making presentations to senior management.

Additional Information

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com

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