Head of Network

The role is responsible for managing and optimizing flyadeal’s route network to support the airline’s commercial objectives, profitability, and growth strategy. Focusing on network development, route performance analysis, market intelligence, schedule optimization, and revenue forecasting, ensuring effective network planning and data-driven decision-making in alignment with the airline’s strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Execute network planning strategies and initiatives in alignment with the airline’s commercial objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Develop revenue forecasts and financial assessments to support network planning, route development, and scheduling decisions.
• Oversee the budget for network planning and scheduling manpower and activities.
• Track network performance against approved budgets, prepare periodic financial reports, and highlight variances and areas requiring management attention.
• Manage route-level analysis cost and performance to identify inefficiencies, highlight cost-saving opportunities, and recommend operational adjustments to improve network profitability.
• Identify network opportunities and risks through market trends analysis and competitor activity.
• Develop flight schedules in line with network requirements, aircraft availability, and operational constraints.
• Oversee market research to assess new routes, slot opportunities, and route expansion or withdrawal.
• Track network KPIs and performance against established targets.
• Review network performance and recommend adjustments to address gaps and improve results.
• Improve schedule efficiency through developing scheduling software and optimization tools.
• Identify network risks and recommend mitigation measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Aviation Management, or a related field.
• Minimum +10 years of experience out of which 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.
• Extensive knowledge of network planning and scheduling.
• Risk mitigation management
• Strategical thinking
• Excellent communication.
• Interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Data-driven decisions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.