SynopsisIn this role, you will review, analyze and recommend scenarios to the senior manager to decide on network optimization to implement work plans agreements with other airlines and optimal steering mechanisms for revenue maximization. You will also support the strategic Fleet Development Plan for the Company and the equity partners and the evaluation and implementation of codeshare partners agreement to enable a pro-active and dynamic approach to fleet turnover.Accountabilities

• Manage the overall direction and coordination of the team and implement planning and scheduling strategies to enhance profitability.
• Propose recommendations and identify potential solutions to network performance issues impacting on profitability and support the route network performance process to ensure the adoption of required actions.
• Support and oversee the research and forecasting activities of existing and future routes scheduling to optimize and improve profitability.
• Participate in the economic evaluation of various new routes scheduling and partnership options, independently assessing various business risks such as demand planning, competitive landscape, cost implications and financial exposures, to provide management recommendations to support the growth.
• Make recommendations and identify opportunities on the basis of existing market data to support decisions on network planning, scheduling and alliance development to meet customer and business needs.
• Provide senior management with accurate forecasts of seasonal capacity changes through detailed business cases supporting the company and partners with the financial objectives.
• Engage with the Airways Group partners in planning and scheduling activities to leverage possible synergies identified in the strategy.
• Help drive continuous improvement of network management processes, procedures, and systems by troubleshooting problems and recommending and implementing new solutions and/or systems to optimize fleet planning and scheduling.
• Supervise the preparation, maintenance, and interpretation of flight profitability data to ensure alignment with forecasts.

Education & Experience

• Degree with 5 years relevant work experience

About Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world\'s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad\'s codeshare partners, Etihad\'s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad\'s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!To learn more, visit

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