Senior Associate - Route Planning

Position Title:

Senior Associate - Route Planning

Job Code:

-

Grade:

E2

Function:

Commercial

Location:

Gurugram

Reports to:

Senior Manager - Route Planning

Role Level:

Senior Associate

• To support the team in shaping the airline’s route network strategy, optimizing fleet deployment, and ensuring profitability across domestic and international markets.

• Route Development & Strategy




• Identify and evaluate new route opportunities based on market demand, profitability, and strategic fit.


• Recommend frequency adjustments and aircraft deployment to optimize network performance.


• Support long-term network growth aligned with Air India’s strategic vision.




• Market & Competitor Analysis




• Conduct detailed analysis of passenger traffic flows, yield trends, and competitive activity.


• Monitor industry developments, alliances, and regulatory changes impacting Air India’s network.


• Conduct field research in collaboration with sales and airline marketing teams of various airports




• Fleet & Schedule Optimization




• Collaborate with scheduling and slots team high quality schedule design, connections and efficient aircraft utilization.


• Balance connectivity requirements with operational feasibility and slot availability.




• Data Analysis & Reporting




• Use forecasting models, traffic data, and revenue performance metrics to support decision-making.


• Prepare presentations and reports for senior management on network performance and recommendations.




• Cross-Functional Collaboration




• Work closely with Revenue Management, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to align network planning with overall business objectives.


• Represent route planning in various cross functional workshops to deliver and defend the strategy and rationale behind network changes and schedule enhancements

Analytical and Research Proficiency

Supportive and Proactive

Team Collaboration

Adaptability and Willingness to Learning

Detail-Oriented

Internal Interfaces

Head – Route Planning

• Directly report, providing regular updates and receiving strategic guidance.

Revenue management & sales

• Collect and process feedback received from various teams & incorporate into the planning and strategy development process


• Collaborate to ensure that route planning aligns with broader network strategies and revenue goals.

Rest of network planning

• Collaborate in data crunching and enabling effective decision making

External Interfaces

Airports & tourism bodies

Minimum Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a related field.

Minimum Requirement

Desired

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a data-driven analytical role, preferably with specific experience in airline route planning.

• 5+ years of experience in an airline environment focusing on network planning and strategic development.