Assistant Manager, Airline Planning

Job Description

You are expected to help formulate network development plans and conduct research for the profitable growth of the Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate network development plans for the profitable growth of the Company
• Perform route evaluations conducting research to identify new routes and opportunities for the Company
• Monitor and analyse competitor airlines, in terms of schedules, product and fleet mix etc, and report implications to senior management
• Coordinate for the preparation of the Budget Operating Plan documents for distribution to senior management
• Oversee the constant review of route performance against targets and report on deviations requiring management intervention
• Monitor weekly and monthly financial results, identifying anomalies, emergence of trends, opportunities and threads that require further analysis
• Collaborate closely with commercial teams to conduct economic analysis and evaluate the impacts of planned schedule changes
• Coordinate with operational teams to ensure resource allocation and operational readiness for the planned schedule
• Assist with government license and permit applications related to new routes and schedule changes as needed
• Build and manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Hong Kong permanent resident status
• Holder of a bachelor’s degree or above in Economics, Business, Statistics, Mathematical, Science, or related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in strategic planning of which 2 years in a supervisory capacity is preferred
• Airline experience in a network planning or scheduling role would be an advantage
• Strategic thinking and well versed in airline economic methods and analysis
• Excellent numeracy skills and highly literate
• Attention to details and quality
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• A team player with effective communication skills