Principal, Network & Fleet Strategy at Air Canada

Dorval, Quebec, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Strategy, Fleet Strategy, Long-Range Planning, Financial Metrics, ESG Targets, Revenue Generation, Cost Reduction, Seat Configuration, Market Analysis, Strategic Responses, Stakeholder Collaboration, Collective Agreements, Forecasting Models, Leadership, Coaching, Data Analytical Skills

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. Reporting to the Director, Fleet and Network Strategy, the Principal, Network & Fleet Strategy is responsible for leading a team that defines and develops a long-term network and fleet strategy to achieve corporate objectives of profitability, growth, climate sustainability and market position. The Principal, Network & Fleet Strategy will lead a team and work with many departments within Air Canada to evaluate highly complex, multi-billion-dollar long-term fleet and network decisions. The Principal, Network & Fleet Strategy will be responsible for presenting their findings to Senior Management. Responsibilities: Oversee the development of a long-range network strategy to ensure the most competitive and profitable network for Air Canada and its subsidiaries. Produce a roadmap that clearly articulates a long-range fleet plan that meets growth and profitability objectives while collaborating with Finance to ensure Investor Day targets are maintained. Lead complex fleet evaluations while collaborating both with external parties and internal departments to ensure Air Canada maintains a competitive and sustainable fleet going forward. Incorporate into network and fleet evaluations complex financial metrics including measurements on Air Canada’s climate sustainability standards in line with ESG targets. Examine and coach a team to evaluate long term network and fleet for new opportunities for revenue generation or cost reduction. Collaborate with the Product team and review analysis for optimum seat configuration for existing and incoming fleet to maximize profitability while ensuring competitiveness of Air Canada’s product. Lead and mentor a team responsible for identifying and evaluating new market/route opportunities for expansion and growth. Evaluate the analysis of our competitors’ fleet plan, capacity, network and schedules and implement appropriate strategic and tactical responses to market opportunities and threats. Work closely with all stakeholders (e.g. other planning groups, Aircraft Programs, Labour Relations, Alliances, Flight Ops, SOC and Maintenance to ensure clear communication of goals, alignment of strategy and effort, and sharing of market knowledge). Collaborate closely with Labour Relations and interpret various collective agreements with respect to aircraft ratios and fleet restrictions. Develop models that forecast the parameters contained within the collective agreements to evaluate multiple fleet scenarios. Act as an enabler and facilitator to resolve roadblocks encountered by team members. University degree required; degree in Commerce, Operations Research, Aviation Management, Economics or Statistics preferred 7 to 10 years or more experience in similar role or in comparable network planning or scheduling role Knowledge of one or more of planning and scheduling tools Experience in producing route evaluations taking into account average passenger volumes and average cost of operating the route Superior analytical skills and high degree of comfort with complex data Strong leadership, people management and coaching/mentoring skills. Able to assist staff with acquiring network planning and data analytical skills Experience in collaborating across branches including operations, performance engineering and revenue management Strong knowledge of the Air Canada Fleet and capabilities in terms of aircraft performance Ability to think outside the box and convert ideas into concrete plans for action A solid understanding of network planning concepts and methodologies Ability to communicate ideas effectively Strong team spirit Conditions of Employment: Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest. Linguistic Requirements Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates. Diversity and Inclusion Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve. Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for leading a team to define and develop a long-term network and fleet strategy focused on profitability, growth, climate sustainability, and market position. Key duties include overseeing the development of long-range network and fleet plans, leading complex fleet evaluations, and incorporating financial and ESG metrics into strategic decisions.