BA Euroflyer
This is your chance to become part of the newest airline within the British Airways family.
BA Euroflyer was launched in 2022, serving a short-haul network of some of Europe's most popular destinations from London's Gatwick Airport.
It's an exciting and fast-paced life when you're working in one of the world's most important travel hubs, and you will be part of a global gateway connecting with people from all walks of life and helping to make each and every journey original and unique.
So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in exciting places, a job at BA Euroflyer is yours to make.
This is an airline where you will be able to create a real impact, right from the moment you join us.
The role:
Network Planning Lead
Salary: £55,000-£63,000
To drive the development of the BA Euroflyer route network in order to optimise attractiveness to the customer, cost efficiency and profitability.
What you'll do:
* Owns the development of commercial network plans that drive a profitable BA Euroflyer route network, which matches market demand and commercial need, and which grows in line with the company strategy
* Reviews performance on route and network structure, making changes as appropriate, and anticipating/reacting to changes in market demand, competition, customers and the operational environment
* Develops, utilises and continuously improves robust evaluation methodologies to develop business cases for network development, including future capacity growth and new routes as well as the reduction and cancellation of existing underperforming routes
* Develops strategic plans for each route within the BA Euroflyer network and aligns the seasonal planning process with the strategic direction
* Works with senior route development personnel across airports and tourist boards, finding new opportunities to develop the route network and negotiating commercial deals that stimulate demand and support profitability
* Leads cross‑functional, analytical network strategy projects, challenging the status quo and gaining buy‑in from key stakeholders along the way
* Represents BA Euroflyer within other areas of BA and IAG as needed with respect to Network Planning issues, helping to further BA Euroflyer interests and visibility
* Builds effective relationships to work collaboratively with colleagues across the airline and other IAG entities to develop network solutions that optimise commercial aspirations, efficiently utilise crew and aircraft resource and meet operational needs
What you'll bring to British Airways:
* Strong analytical ability – able to combine analysis and commercial understanding to draw sound conclusions and develop clear actions in a timely manner
* Ability to manage ambiguity balancing the often‑conflicting demands of commercial and operational requirement
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively to different audiences
* Proven influencing skills – able to succinctly and clearly state problems and solutions to a wide and varied audience
* Excellent team player capable of working with commercial, planning and delivery teams at all levels around the airline
* Flexible to travel as required and work from different Company bases
Your experience:
* Network development and/or commercial background/knowledge
* Good understanding of the aviation business, airline economics and the commercial, operational and financial drivers of airline profitability
* Proficient in financial analysis, interpreting route results and concepts including cost allocation methodologies
* Good understanding of key competitor networks and schedules
* Understanding of airline revenue management and pricing, and customer purchase behaviour
* Proven experience in making decisions based on commercial inputs
What we offer:
We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.
From the day you join us, you will get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You will also receive up to 30 discounted Hotline airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. You will also receive many other perks such as Voluntary Private Healthcare, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, BA Euroflyer Pension Scheme, Free Eye Test, Access toPerks at Work, Travel Industry discounts and many more!
At British Airways you will have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.
We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either.
Inclusion & Diversity
At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.
Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We are looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
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