To support the team in developing and optimizing Air India’s domestic and international route network, ensuring strategic alignment with the airline's commercial and operational goals.
To assist in the analysis and evaluation of potential route expansion opportunities, contributing to the airline's growth and efficiency.
Key Accountabilities
Data Analysis and Reporting
Assist in the collection and analysis of data related to route performance, market trends, and competitor activities to support strategic decision-making.
Own various commercial and operational data sets to ensure robust reporting and informed decision making within the broader network planning team
Route Evaluation
Assist in formulating long term and short term network strategy and assist in seeking management approvals for execution
Help in identifying and reviewing opportunities for network expansion, performing economic projections and viability assessments for existing and new market
Hub Management
Assist in planning, implementation and maintenance of efficient hub structures and connections for all proposed planning scenarios
Ensure robust and exhaustive data is maintained & circulated to internal stakeholders on all parameters relating to various hub and passenger flows
Performance Monitoring
Aid in monitoring the financial and operational performance of routes, presenting insights and recommendations to enhance profitability and effectiveness.
Collaborative Projects
Work closely with the Revenue Management, sales and other Commercial teams to ensure that the strategies developed for route development are implemented. Data pertaining to each strategy is communicated end to end
Act as SPOCs with marketing & corp communication teams for all network related strategy details and communications
Operational Support
Provide ongoing support by preparing detailed reports and dashboards that assist in route planning and strategic adjustments.
Skills Required for the role
Analytical and Research Proficiency
Supportive and Proactive
Team Collaboration
Adaptability and Willingness to Learning
Detail-Oriented
Key Interfaces
Internal Interfaces
Head – Route Planning
Directly report, providing regular updates and receiving strategic guidance.
Revenue management & sales
Collect and process feedback received from various teams & incorporate into the planning and strategy development process
Collaborate to ensure that route planning aligns with broader network strategies and revenue goals.
Rest of network planning
Collaborate in data crunching and enabling effective decision making
External Interfaces
Airports & tourism bodies
Educational and Experience Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a related field.
Minimum Requirement
Desired
Experience
3-5 years of experience in a data-driven analytical role, preferably with specific experience in airline route planning.
5+ years of experience in an airline environment focusing on network planning and strategic development.