New Posting - First Air

Senior Manager Network Planning & Airline Partnerships
First Air - Kanata, ON

Duties and Responsibilities Interested candidates should be able to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Contribute to a work culture such that maximizing revenue and optimizing capacity planning are key.
• Oversee short term planning of the operating schedule, including allocation of adhoc flying (charter/freighters).
• Analyze and optimize route capacity vs. demand and develop methodologies to forecast passengers and cargo volume.
• Research route performance results and identify initiatives to reduce operating costs and increase profitability (e.g. cost reductions, increased efficiency, new market trends, route opportunities).
• Coordinate day-to-day partnerships with other airlines, including codeshare partners.
• Lead cross-departmental teams in working with various departments within the Company to successfully define and develop airline partnerships.
• Setting and owning KPIs for partners' revenue sales.
• Developing reporting tools to measure the profitability of airline partners.
• Solicit and negotiate revenue passenger interline ticket & baggage agreements.
• Act as liaison between the Company and interline partner(s) during irregular operations, customer service issues, baggage resolution.
• Assist with training staff on proper interline handling of tickets and baggage as needed.
• Ensure compliance with IATA regulations governing interline agreements.
• Manage codeshare implementation projects.
• Assist in developing the overall strategic direction of the Company.
• Manage (cross-departmental) strategy implementation projects.
• Act as an active member of the Emergency Response Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications Include, but not limited to, the following minimum skills and qualifications: 3 year University degree with a focus on a Business related topic preferred. Minimum 8 years experience in the airline industry with a strong emphasis on network planning and airline partnership management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Superior diplomatic skills. Superior analytical skills. Strong problem solving skills. Strong Sabre reservation skills. Possess a strong understanding of the markets the Company and partner airlines operate in. Enthusiasm for making a positive impact to the Company and the airline partner. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent Project Management skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency in full MS Office. Cross-functional assignments in a dynamic and international environment desirable. Team player. Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines with high work load. Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada. For further information, or to apply, please click here