To assist in the development and optimization of seasonal schedules that align with Air India’s strategic objectives and operational needs.
To support the seamless execution and coordination of seasonal scheduling activities across various internal departments and external stakeholders.
Key Accountabilities
Schedule Planning
Design and oversee seasonal and long-term flight schedules in line with the airline’s growth strategy.
Ensure schedules maximize aircraft utilization, crew efficiency, and slot utilisation.
Align scheduling decisions with commercial priorities and inputs from route planning
Operational Coordination
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Ground Services to ensure schedule feasibility and integrity
Coordiante closely with the slots and GRC team for airports / regulatory compliance
Oversee contingency planning in the D+72 window for disruptions, ensuring minimal impact on passengers and operations
Performance Optimization
Monitor schedule performance metrics including on-time performance, identify reasons for delays and recommend rectifications
Implement improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Drive digital transformation in scheduling processes through advanced tools and analytics.
Skills Required for the role
Precision in Data Analysis
Agile Operational Coordination
Detail-Oriented
Innovative Route Development
Collaborative Seasonal Planning Approach
Seasonal Schedule Optimization
Key Interfaces
Internal Interfaces
Marketing / Corporate Communications / E-Commerce
Engage to ensure that the network changes / new route launches are adequately marketed and
Revenue Management and Pricing
Collaborate closely to integrate schedule and network changes with pricing strategies, optimizing revenue based on demand forecasting and market dynamics.
Customer Excellence
Engage to ensure that network change communications are aligned
Engineering
Coordinate to ensure that the network plan is operationally feasible, aligning flight schedules with aircraft availability.
Airport Operations
Coordinate to ensure that the network plan is operationally feasible, aligning flight schedules with airport resource availability
Coordinate to ensure that the network plan is operationally feasible, aligning flight schedules with crew and aircraft availability.
External Interfaces
Code Share Partners
Work with code share partners to ensure seamless integration of networks in seasonal schedules.
Airport Authorities
Liaise with airport authorities to manage slots effectively.
Educational and Experience Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Aviation Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum Requirement
Desired
Experience
2-3 years of experience in airline scheduling, network planning, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in network planning or familiarity with advanced scheduling software and tools, and experience in coordinating complex scheduling tasks within a commercial airline setting.