HEAD OF NETWORK PLANNING & SCHEDULING AT AIR PEACE LIMITED | HEAD OF A NETWORK JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

At Air Peace Limited, we continuously strive for excellence in all we do. Through our people we are able to attain higher heights because their unique strengths and experiences help us turn challenges into opportunities. We employ the best talent and provide a great opportunity and environment for them to display their best skills in a service driven environment.

Job Description:

Network Strategy & Route Architecture

• Strategic Growth: Lead the medium- and long-term network strategy, conducting deep-dive feasibility studies for new market entries and frequency adjustments.

• Feasibility & Analysis: Perform rigorous traffic demand forecasting, yield analysis, and competitive assessments to build business cases for bilateral (BASA) negotiations.

• Hub Development: Optimize hub structures in Lagos (LOS) and Abuja (ABV), focusing on Minimum Connecting Times (MCT), bank structures, and wave planning to increase connecting traffic.

2. Scheduling, Fleet Assignment & Slot Management

• Schedule Design: Design and publish seasonal flight schedules (e.g., S26/W26) that maximize fleet utilization and network profitability while respecting crew and maintenance constraints.

• Global Slot Strategy: Lead the slot management strategy for high-demand, constrained airports such as London Gatwick/Heathrow, Dubai, and Johannesburg.

• Regulatory Submission: Oversee timely schedule submissions to OAG, GDS, and aviation authorities, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance.

3. Commercial Performance & Revenue Optimization

• Profitability Monitoring: Collaborate with Revenue Management to track Route Contribution, RASK, CASK, and Load Factors (LF).

• Data-Driven Adjustments: Rapidly adjust capacity deployment based on market demand, seasonal trends, and competitive shifts.

• Cross-Functional Synergy: Work with Marketing, Sales, and the Operations Control Center (OCC) to ensure schedule robustness and disruption tolerance.

4. Regulatory Engagement & Leadership

• Industry Representation: Act as the primary liaison with IATA, ICAO, AFCAC, and Civil Aviation Authorities on all network and scheduling matters.

• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop the Network Planning team, fostering advanced analytical capabilities and deep industry knowledge.

Requirements:

• Aviation Economics: Deep understanding of CASK/RASK dynamics, demand forecasting, and aircraft performance limitations.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of the IATA Worldwide Slot Guidelines (WSG) and airport slot committees.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA is highly preferred.

• Experience: 7–10 years in the aviation industry, with at least 5 years specifically in Airline Network Planning or Scheduling.

• Tools: Expert proficiency with scheduling and data tools (e.g., Sabre, Amadeus, Lufthansa NetLine, Diio Mi, or SRS Analyzer).

• Analytical Skills: Advanced modeling skills in Excel, SQL, or Power BI to translate complex data into strategic business cases.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 23rd January, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@flyairpeace.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.