Fleet and Network Planning Specialist

Responsibilitis:

1. Assist with the production and coordination of strategy projects and initiatives (e.g. long term plans, fleet acquisition, aircraft reconfiguration, etc.) with other relevant departments and stakeholders, developing written reports or presenting business cases to Senior Management.

2. Economic evaluation of new aircraft types contributing to aircraft and engine selection decisions, research into aircraft economics, interior layouts, product improvements and performance requirements.

3. Act as the departmental focal point for aircraft performance and as the liaison with Flight Operations in performance issues.

4. Maintain a phase-in/phase-out long term fleet plan that considers alternative growth scenarios, aircraft retirement options and airport facilities.

5. Evaluate strategic alternatives in network and product planning, such as aircraft redeployment scenarios, cost benefit analysis, re-routing, cost index increases, etc.

6. Monitor developments from manufacturers and competitors, including route network and product offering by competition and highlight improvement areas for management review.

7. Evaluate and develop new fleet and network planning tools and research methods for department

8. Review existing network performance to identify profitability issues and provide recommendations to management to improve network profitability, as well as an effective implementation plan.

9. Carry out the economic evaluation of various new route options, independently assessing business risks such as demand planning, competitive landscape, cost implications and financial exposures, and provide the management with recommendations for future growth opportunities.

10. Evaluate potential opportunities to align flydubai route network with current and future interline or codeshare partners.