Job Description

Organization Context
Position Title:
Manager - Route Planning
Job Code:
-
Grade:
D2
Function:
Commercial
Location:
Gurugram
Reports to:
Senior Manager - Route Planning
Role Level:
Manager

• Job Purpose

• 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.

Skills Required