Network Planning Manager

Job description / Role

Manage the fleet planning requirements relating to evaluation of aircraft types, providing professional consultancy in the aircraft selection process, and manage the economic evaluation of various new route options, whilst providing expert opinion with regard to route profitability performance improvements, in order to achieve the best commercial objectives of enhanced profits and play a critical role in the strategic fleet and route network development for Emirates.

Job Outline:
Manage the evaluation of new aircraft types as part of Emirates' long term plan and strategic fleet development, contributing to the aircraft selection process with comparative analyses of interior layout and specification definitions, aircraft performances and network deployment, aircraft weight and payload calculations and fleet economics.
Audit the development of contracted aircraft specifications prior to delivery and liaise with aircraft manufacturers in matters relating to weight build-up, design characteristics and configuration requirements.
Execute the strategic Fleet Development Plan and provide professional support on aircraft finance and phase-out matters to enable a pro-active and dynamic approach to fleet turnover.
Evaluate strategic alternatives in network and product planning, such as aircraft redeployment scenarios, fleet mix and interior specifications. Suggest improvements in fleet operations in terms of weight savings and performance enhancements to maximize cost efficiencies and revenue potential.
Manage the Fleet Planning management information repository and ensure correct use of Emirates' fleet characteristics in internal and external communications.
Carry out the economic evaluation of various new route options, independently assessing various business risks such as demand planning, competitive landscape, cost implications and financial exposures, and provide the management with a profitable and less-risky business opportunity to support the growth.
Constantly review route network performance in order to identify profitability issues and provide forewarning to the management, along with a thoroughly researched recommendation plan to improve the route profitability, and influence Commercial stakeholders, as required, for effective implementation.
Research the competitive landscape, including route network and product offering by competition, and highlight improvement areas for senior management review. Leverage on the industry contacts through effective networking, in order to enhance the research quality and critical information.
Manage the IT system requirements of Route & Fleet Planning units, liaising with EG-IT to manage the IT costs, and independently work in finalising the design and IT automation needs of the business unit.

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications:

Qualifications:
Masters Degree (12+5 or equivalent) Masters in Air Transport Management, Aviation specifically in maths, statistics, economics, logistics or other equivalent qualification

Experience:
5+ yrs Knowledge of commercial, operational and financial areas of the airline industry. Sound knowledge of economic theory and practice.

Knowledge/skills:
Experience in cross-functional project management and systems implementation would be an asset.
Systematic and logical approach to problem solving and a capacity to work around problems.
Ability to adapt and respond quickly to a fast changing IT environment where the business requirements need to be translated to project charters.

About the Company

Based in Dubai, the Emirates Group is a highly profitable business with a turnover of approximately $US 9 billion and over 32,000 employees (and growing rapidly). The Group comprises of Dnata, the successful Airport Services and Travel Industry division, and Emirates, the Group’s rapidly expanding and award-winning international Airline.

Currently Emirates Airline flies to over 90 destinations in 60 countries around the world and the global network is increasing constantly. Emirates have an award-winning modern fleet of over 100 aircraft and the fleet is set to grow to nearly 200 aircraft by 2012. Recognized constantly as an industry leader in terms of innovation, Emirates is continually developing and enhancing its services and products to best serve its customers from around the globe. Emirates also manage its own aircraft base and line maintenance requirements, supporting its Boeing and Airbus aircraft within some of the world's best engineering facilities.

The Group also comprises of an internationally recognized cargo division, a full-fledged destination management, hotels and leisure division, an information technology division, a medical facility employing doctors, dentists, and nurses and in addition, has its own aviation college offering undergraduate and technical qualifications. These are all supported by an extensive range of corporate services and commercial departments.

Essential to the Group’s ongoing success is the employment of high quality people who will enjoy living and working in Dubai, a modern cosmopolitan city offering one of the most desirable lifestyle locations in the world. In addition to the excellent lifestyle, employees also receive a tax free salary and benefits package, along with professional development opportunities to develop their careers in a successful company with a vision for the future.

If you are a high performer, seeking career challenge, personal and professional development, and reward and recognition for your contribution, then the Emirates Group will almost certainly have career opportunities for you.