Senior Associate Interline And Codeshare

Year    Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Job Description

Position Title:
Senior Associate - Interline/Codeshare
Job Code:
-
Grade:
E2
Function:
Commercial
Location:
Gurugram
Reports to:
Chief Manager - Interline/Codeshare
Role Level:
Senior Associate

  • Job Purpose
  • To drive the development, execution and management of Air India's interline and codeshare partnerships, in-line with Air India's alliance strategy and compliance standards.
  • Manage all system-related activities for codeshare implementation, including configuration, testing, and the integration of codeshare schedules into Air India's reservation and operational systems.
  • Key Accountabilities
Partnership Support
  • Take active ownership in maintaining and developing relationships with airline partners.
Agreement Management
  • Under the guidance of the Head - Interline / Codeshare, take the lead in negotiating and managing interline and codeshare agreements, ensuring they are aligned with Air India's alliance strategy and compliant with international regulations.
  • Periodically review the agreements to ensure they are in-line with the current market practices and Air India's alliance strategy
Operational Coordination
  • Aid in the coordination between the Pricing and Revenue Management teams to implement effective pricing strategies.
  • Collaborate with Network Planning and Revenue Management teams for timely implementation of codeshare flight schedules in the Sabre Codeshare Manager and GDS.
  • Actively work with Digital & IT, Network, Sales and Revenue Management teams to implement the codeshare agreements
Performance Analysis
  • Monitor and report on key financial and operational metrics related to partnerships, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
Compliance and Evaluation
  • Evaluate the viability of existing partnerships and ensure that all agreements are up-to-date and comply with regulatory standards.
  • Skills Required for the role
Analytical and Research Abilities
Communication Skills
Supportive Collaboration
Adaptability and Willingness to Learning
Detail-Oriented
Negotiation Skills
Regulatory Knowledge
Technical Knowledge
  • Key Interfaces
Internal Interfaces
Head - Interline/Codeshare
  • Directly report and own specific interline / codeshare discussions under guidance.
  • Provide support and updates on project progress.
Revenue Management and Pricing
  • Syndicate on pricing discussions with partners to ensure alignment with Air India's fare / pricing strategy.
  • Coordinate efforts to integrate strategic alliances with revenue optimization initiatives.
Marketing and Loyalty Teams
  • Work collaboratively to leverage partnerships within marketing campaigns and loyalty programs.
Legal
  • Ensure legal compliance in contract drafting and negotiations
External Interfaces
Partner Airlines
  • Assist in managing relationships and negotiating terms for interlines and codeshares.
Regulatory Authorities
  • Ensure all partnership agreements and operations comply with applicable laws.
  • Educational and Experience Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, International Relations, or a related field.
Minimum Requirement
Desired
Experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in the aviation industry, particularly in roles related to interline, codeshare agreements, or alliance management.
  • Hands-on knowledge of reservations and DCS system.
  • 5+ years of experience in an airline environment with exposure to airline alliances and a background in handling partnership agreements.
  • Knowledge of Altea Reservations, Altea DCS and Sabre Codeshare manager.

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4947308
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Gurgaon, Haryana, India
  • Education
    Not mentioned
  • Experience
    Year