Flight Schedule Optimisation and Charters Manager

at  The Emirates Group

Job Purpose: The Network Optimisation and Schedules Integration Manager will manage and represent Commercial Planning as the stake holder unit at the Network Control Centre (NCC), they will provide direction and support to ensure Commercial issues are appropriately addressed and resolved. Be jointly responsible for planning and decision making process at the NCC to ensure that the commercial objectives and overall corporate objectives are achieved with a focus on quick schedule recovery. Design and develop operating procedures, process manuals and initiate new processes to carry out schedule adjustments to effectively match supply and demand across the Emirates route network to achieve higher revenue potential and cost savings. Lead, plan and organise to integrate long-term and short-term schedules in Central Schedule Repository (CSR) as this forms the fundamental source for updating Emirates flight schedules in all relevant systems.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Sound knowledge of flight scheduling, passenger charter sales, airline operations, aviation regulations.
• A broad based knowledge of commercial, operational and financial aspects of the airline industry.
• Excellent knowledge of IT systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• IATA SSIM chapter 4 - Standard schedules message procedures.
• IATA SSIM chapter 6 - Airport slot co-ordination procedures.
• IATA SSIM chapter 7 - Presentation and transfer of schedule data set.
  Ability/Skills: Computer literate with expertise in flight scheduling systems and thorough knowledge of IATA scheduling guidelines and electronic data transfer mechanisms.
  Salary & Benefits: Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE, YOU MUST MEET THE BELOW REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree or Honours with 8+ years in Commerical/Sales Research/Analysis.
• Experience in Airline Industry specifically in Network optimisation/flight scheduling.