Senior Manager Network Development

Now is the time to join Etihad…with a clear vision and exciting strategic plans in place, we are continuing to drive excellence through great talent.

And what better function to consider than Network Strategy…there has never been a more dynamic time to be part of this progressive, ambitious, and growing area of our business. With big plans to achieve by 2030, we have a clear vision and plan to ensure we not just deliver but exceed our bold goals. We’re looking for confident, thought provoking, highly driven leaders to join us in the fun (and hard work) to bring these plans to life.

We are excited to advertise a Senior Manager, Network Planning role. In this role you will lead a team of Network Planning professionals to develop and implement Etihad Airways’ network, hub schedule structure, and long-term fleet strategy for the passenger business, and support the schedule development process in a way that is profit maximising, operationally reliable and aligned to the broader Etihad Aviation Group’s strategy.

• Lead a team of managers responsible for Etihad’s long term network development. Promoting a healthy work environment and focus on team development.
• Agree on and adhere to specific commercial design principles that support company profitability targets and ensure that network plans are reviewed and approved by all relevant stakeholders.
• Deliver economically optimized long term network plans (i.e., budget, 5-year plan) for the passenger business, delivering on planned/budgeted ASK outcomes, maximising aircraft utilisation and contributing to the achievement of company profitability targets.
• Coordinate with Scheduling and Slots function to improve connectivity and utilisation targets.
• Coordinate with Revenue Management, Alliances & Partnerships, Sales, Government Affairs, Finance and Corporate Communications to develop and implement value adding network changes.
• Coordinate with Finance to produce timely and accurate route and system level profitability reports and use these reports to drive route-specific action plans with the broader commercial teams to improve route and system level performance.
• Coordinate with Procurement to engage with Etihad’s airport partners to conclude financial support packages to improve route profitability.

• Minimum Bachelors’ degree, preferably Business or Engineering (post-grad. qualifications are an advantage).
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in aviation commercial strategy, network planning, financial strategic and/or operations research/planning, with a proven ability to manage cross-functional projects with a high degree of interaction and communication across all levels in the organization, and to engage, motivate and develop a high performing team.