Create schedules that effectively utilizes aircraft resources.
Improve aircraft and fleet utilization.
Implement successful scheduling strategies.
Review passenger traffic demand, flight schedule data and optimization tools
Building relationships with airports and third parties (regions, tourism bodies, etc.).
Assessing new markets based on strategic fit, financial potential, growth opportunity, risks, and possible entry points.
Determining viable new routes and bases to add to the network.
Providing financial forecasts for potential new routes and bases.
Building and maintaining financial evaluation tools as required.
Working with the revenue management team to determine amendments to existing routes, frequencies, and airports.
Assessing competition in terms of strategic plans, seasonal developments in capacity and fares, analysing strengths/weaknesses and recommending actions based on the risks and opportunities.
Assessing and interpreting the market, economic and industry trends and the impact on route choice.
Managing the base mix cost to ensure it does not exceed budgeted costs.
Schedule responsibilities:
Developing schedules which utilize crew manpower and aircraft efficiently and effectively.
Loading and managing flight capacity in the scheduling and flight operation systems.
Building and managing relationships with slot co-coordinators throughout Europe.
Securing and maintaining airport slots for future schedules.
Aligning and managing the communication and approval process between the scheduling and operational departments.
Coordinating data analysis with revenue management to improve revenue generation of different schedule scenarios.
Developing robust schedule tools to improve efficiency.
Managing IT system development projects related to scheduling, network & slot management.
Regulatory responsibilities:
Building and maintaining relationships with applicable CAA’s.
Monitoring and negotiating bilateral agreements in relevant markets.
Securing route permits in a timely manner.
Education and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration or a related field.
7 years minimum commercial Airline experience in a similar position is a must.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Business mindset and ability to synthesize information into recommendations.
