Manager - Fleet Strategy

Position Title:

Team Member, Fleet Strategy

Job Code

Grade:

-

Function:

Commercial

Location:

Gurugram

Reports to:

Head, Fleet Strategy

Role Level:

CXO-4

1. Job Purpose

• Assist the Lead in making informed decisions that optimize fleet performance, improve business efficiency, and align with the organizations long-term goals
• Support in analyzing and evaluating data related to the airlines fleet operations and business strategies

1. Key Accountabilities

Functional Activities

• Assist in conduct financial evaluations of fleet decisions, considering factors such as aircraft acquisition costs, operating expenses, maintenance, and fuel efficiency
  

• Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to provide valuable market intelligence to the team for better-informed fleet and business planning strategies
  
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data pertaining to the airlines fleet operations, market trends, financial performance, and other relevant factors
  
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and data visualizations to communicate findings and recommendations to the Lead and other stakeholders
• Support the team in making data-driven recommendations for aircraft acquisitions, retirements, and fleet optimization
• Evaluate purchase and lease options and negotiate contracts with aircraft manufacturers and lessors
• Collaborate with the team to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to fleet utilization, operational efficiency, and route performance
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to fleet and business planning
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of data used for analysis by performing data validation and cleansing processes

Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.

1. Skills/Qualities Required

Stakeholder Management

Competitor Awareness

Problem Solving capabilities

Strong Planning Skills

Attention to Detail

Strategic Mindset

Analytical Skills

Industry Knowledge

1. Key Interfaces

Internal Interfaces

Head, Fleet Strategy

• Collaborate closely with the lead to support the development and execution of planning strategies and coordination efforts

1. Educational and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education requirements

• Bachelor s degree, Aviation Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience

Minimum

Desired

• 3-5 years relevant industry experience, preferably with 3+ years of experience in planning and strategy

• 6+ years of relevant industry experience with 4+ years of airline commercial planning and strategy experience