To support the team in shaping the airline’s route network strategy, optimizing fleet deployment, and ensuring profitability across domestic and international markets.
Key Accountabilities
Route Development & Strategy
Identify and evaluate new route opportunities based on market demand, profitability, and strategic fit.
Recommend frequency adjustments and aircraft deployment to optimize network performance.
Support long-term network growth aligned with Air India’s strategic vision.
Market & Competitor Analysis
Conduct detailed analysis of passenger traffic flows, yield trends, and competitive activity.
Monitor industry developments, alliances, and regulatory changes impacting Air India’s network.
Conduct field research in collaboration with sales and airline marketing teams of various airports
Fleet & Schedule Optimization
Collaborate with scheduling and slots team high quality schedule design, connections and efficient aircraft utilization.
Balance connectivity requirements with operational feasibility and slot availability.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Use forecasting models, traffic data, and revenue performance metrics to support decision-making.
Prepare presentations and reports for senior management on network performance and recommendations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Revenue Management, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to align network planning with overall business objectives.
Represent route planning in various cross functional workshops to deliver and defend the strategy and rationale behind network changes and schedule enhancements
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.