Network Planning Manager (Fleet Planning)

<p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p> <p>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.<br /> <br /> Job Outline:</p> <ul> <li>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.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>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.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>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.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>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.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Manage the Fleet Planning management information repository and ensure correct use of Emirates' fleet characteristics in internal and external communications.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>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.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>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.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>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.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Manage the IT system requirements of Route &amp; 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.</li> </ul> <p><br /> <strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience </strong></p> <ul> <li>Commercial/Sales. Route Planning : 5+ Years</li> <li>Masters Degree (12+5 or equivalent) : Masters in Air Transport Management, Aviation specifically in maths, statistics, economics, logistics or other equivalent qualification</li> <li>Knowledge of commercial, operational and financial areas of the airline industry.</li> <li>Sound knowledge of economic theory and practice.</li> </ul> <p><u>Knowledge/skills:</u></p> <ul> <li>Experience in cross-functional project management and systems implementation would be an asset.</li> <li>Systematic and logical approach to problem solving and a capacity to work around problems.</li> <li>Ability to adapt and respond quickly to a fast changing IT environment where the business requirements need to be translated to project charters.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Salary and Benefits</strong></p> <p>We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams, the local currency of the UAE. Besides generous travel benefits normally associated with an airline, this managerial role also has excellent leave, health care packages, accommodation and more.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Emirates</strong></p> <p>Tomorrow you could be living in dynamic Dubai and earning a tax-free salary with global benefits. Starting with two aircraft and a handful of enthusiastic people, we have grown at a phenomenal rate. We are now one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, flying to over 125 destinations across 6 continents.</p> <p>We are looking for people to join our global family of over 55,000 people from 160 nationalities across a diverse range of disciplines. If you are a high performer, seeking unparalleled career opportunities, join the Emirates team and help us create the future of travel.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>To Apply</strong></p> <p>Please submit your application before 23-Jul-15, 11:59:00 PM (+4 GMT)</p>