Director of Network and Airline Partnerships

flyadeal
Jeddah
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Business Development & PartnershipsExperience: 12+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Financial modelling","Risk mitigation","Strategic thinking"]

Lead strategic initiatives for an airline’s route planning, network optimization, and network strategy. Analyze market trends and competition to identify opportunities, risks, and cost-saving actions. Own long-term network and commercial plans, revenue forecasting, budgeting, and KPI management. Oversee route network evaluation, flight schedule creation and optimization, and develop risk mitigation strategies while leading partnerships with Saudia and other airlines and managing government/bilateral relations.

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Director of Network and Airline Partnerships

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Job Summary

Lead strategic initiatives for an airline’s route planning, network optimization, and network strategy. Analyze market trends and competition to identify opportunities, risks, and cost-saving actions. Own long-term network and commercial plans, revenue forecasting, budgeting, and KPI management. Oversee route network evaluation, flight schedule creation and optimization, and develop risk mitigation strategies while leading partnerships with Saudia and other airlines and managing government/bilateral relations.
Location: Jeddah
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Development & Partnerships
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, develop, and implement long-term strategic plans for the airline’s network and commercial operations.
  • •Develop revenue forecasts to support network planning and scheduling decisions.
  • •Manage the budget for network planning and scheduling manpower and activities and report on financial performance.
  • •Evaluate and optimize the airline’s route network for efficiency and profitability, including creating and maintaining flight schedules.
  • •Lead airline partnerships and oversee government and bilateral relations, managing internal and external stakeholders.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in business, Aviation Management, or a related field.
  • •Minimum 12 years of experience, including 3 years in senior management.
  • •Extensive experience in airline network planning, commercial strategy, or a related field.
  • •Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
  • •In-depth knowledge of the aviation industry, market dynamics, and regulatory requirements.
Experience:12+ yearsAirlines/Aviation
Education:Bachelor's in Aviation management
Skills:AnalyticalFinancial modellingRisk mitigationStrategic thinking

Company Brief

flyadeal
flyadeal is a Saudi low-cost carrier offering domestic and regional flights, focused on affordable travel options and high-frequency routes. It operates a modern narrow-body fleet and targets budget-conscious leisure and business travelers in the Middle East.
Industry: Airlines
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Founded: 2016
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