Tuesday, December 23, 2014

MANAGER NETWORK PLANNING AND STRATEGY at Precision Air Services Plc

Precision Air Services Plc is a fast growing private Tanzanian airline which operates in Partnership with Kenya Airways, with its strategies to expand wings beyond East Africa and Africa.

In order to keep our services at a higher level and meet our customers' maximum satisfaction We wish to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in this challenging position.

POSITION: MANAGER NETWORK PLANNING AND STRATEGY.

REPORTS TO:  COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

DUTY STATION: DAR ES SALAAM

ROLE PURPOSE STATEMENT

To develop and implement PW's medium to long term network growth strategy into new and existing markets that maximizes network profitability and delivers value to PW's customer.

To develop and implement a long term strategic fleet plan that is consistent with PW's network development plan

To build and manage a high performance Aero Political department and take responsibility for implementation of PW's Aero Political strategy

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop & drive an optimal network strategy to ensure sustained growth & profitability.

To develop & recommend a viable/optimal fleet plan to meet PW network requirements.

Ensure that PW has an effective aero-political strategy in place to deliver the network requirements for the present, medium and long-term future.

Initiate market and industry analysis in order to identify and recommend new business opportunities.

Drive the development and production of routine reports that achieve efficient assessment of Commercial performance (Key Commercial Indicators, Historical/forecast Load factors, etc)

Design and drive the alliance and partnership strategy to enhance PW network and market coverage.

Lead and direct implementation of feasible schedules that ensure maximum aircraft utilization, operational integrity and profitable assignment of fleet.

Identification and application of business process tools for network optimization and forecasting models

Manage PW's slot portfolio and secure new slots for coordinated airports


Utilises interdepartmental relationships to ensure that PW's Network Plans are implemented with full support of the Company's stake holders

Lead, motivate, train and support the team for high productivity and efficiency

Manage departmental budget

PERFOMANCE INDICATORS

Profitable and expanding Network

Implementation of optimal fleet plan

Routine reports on key statistics, i.e. market/business performance, market/traffic forecasts and competitive analysis on a quarterly basis.

Timely schedule production and distribution, with effective and profitable aircraft utilization.

Valuable airline partner incorporated into PW Network with positive financial and Network gain

Identification of network opportunities through proactive analysis

Well trained and motivated team delivering the strategy and schedule position of the company

Ensure cost control

Excellent working relationship with departmental/external stakeholders

Timely and accurate business cases of new and/or business opportunities.

COMPETENCIES

Team player

High integrity.

Strong judgment based on experience

Leadership and organizational development skills

Effective upward/downward communicator

Creative and innovative

Decisive and firm

Cross functional awareness

Thinking in scenarios (flexibility)

Strong coaching and consultancy skills

High level interpersonal skills

Strong business planning acumen and strategic planning skills

Good negotiator and ability to influence

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

University graduate

Highly developed commercial acumen derived from a minimum of 5 - 10 years commercial airline experience in a senior level in Network Planning & Scheduling.

Experience in route profitability and industry best practice of route evaluation

High level interpersonal skills which develop productive relationships internally and externally.

Conversant with airline commercial/business planning tools.
Proven exposure with Operational and commercial requirements for network & schedule development

Conversant with appropriate tools and applications to support the business planning process.

Closing Date:

Not later than 30th December 2014.

Mode of Application:

If you feel you meet the above requirements please send your application and CV to the address below. Only short‐listed applicants will be contacted.

Director of Human Resources and Administration

Precision Air Services Plc

Mail Box 70770

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

E‐mail:pwrecruit@precisionairtz.com

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