SCHEDULES AND NETWORK PLANNING OFFICER

Precision Air Services Plc is a fast growing private Tanzanian airline which operates in Partnership with Kenya Airways, with its strategies to expand wings beyond East Africa and Africa.

In order to keep our services at a higher level and meet our customers’ maximum satisfaction We wish to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in this challenging position.

POSITION: SCHEDULES AND NETWORK PLANNING OFFICER.

REPORTS TO:   NETWORK AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PLANNER.

DUTY STATION: DAR ES SALAAM

ROLE PURPOSE STATEMENT

To drive the design and execution of airline’s route network growth plan, schedule and commercial partnerships

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES /RESPONSIBILITIES

• To design and drive the development and delivery of an optimal network plan that ensures continued profitable expansion.

• To develop and recommend in liaison with Maintenance a fleet plan that meets Precision Air’s company objectives

• Initiate market and Industry analysis in order to identify and recommend new business opportunities

• Plan and implement seasonal schedules to ensure maximum connectivity, aircraft utilization and operational integrity.

• Ensure the smooth running of the schedule on daily basis

• To identify business growth priorities and ensure that Network planning activities are delivered in such away as to add maximum value to the business

• To determine type and level of airline cooperation in liaison with company stakeholders to maximize the network benefit

• To identify and initiate viable airline partnerships to expand and maximize the market access via the Precision Air network

• Delivery of report that achieve efficient assessment of Commercial performance (Key Commercial Indicators, Historical/forecast Load factors, etc)

PERFOMANCE INDICATORS

• Development and execution of a viable Business Plan

• Successful implementation of new network destinations

•  Optimal utilization of  the aircraft (average block hours)

• Efficient use of SABRE scheduling system

• Minimum last minute disruption on the schedule

• Efficient distribution and communication of the airline’s schedules in the distribution channels

(DCS/CRS/AOG/Website)

• Incorporate and forge alliance with identified partners

• On time implementation of all

COMPETENCIES

• Team player, High integrity

• Decisive and Confident

• Result oriented

• Ability to work under pressure

• Revenue and cost conscious

• Very good interpersonal skill.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

• University Graduate in Commerce with bias for statistics or 5 years commercial experience with bias in quantitative methods and economics

• Strong analytical, visionary and research skills.

• Strong business planning acumen and strategic planning skills

• Excellent computer skills

• Knowledge of airline business processes is an added advantages

Closing Date:

Not later than 30th December 2014.

Mode of Application:

If you feel you meet the above requirements please send your application and CV to the address below. Only short‐listed applicants will be contacted.

Director of Human Resources and Administration

Precision Air Services Plc

Mail Box 70770

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

E‐mail:pwrecruit@precisionairtz.com