Job Description

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To lead the flydubai’s Interline and Codeshare partnerships in line with the flydubai’s Strategic Partnership plan to maximize Revenue & Connectivity at hub and beyond. To evaluate, negotiate, co-ordinate and establish Interline Staff Travel Agreements for flydubai employees with airlines worldwide.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop Business strategies to improve the incremental partnership revenue by identifying the potential partners using the market data for passenger flows and schedule connectivity.
  1. Negotiate special prorate rates for the potential routes from the partners for the existing/new routes.
  2. Make sure the pricing strategies adapted with the partners are in line with the revenue forecast of the routes.
  3. The flydubai schedule and suggest time changes to accommodate core OD flows
• Setting priorities over future/existing strategic partner airlines by setting IET/Commercial timelines to deliver projects on timely manner.
• Ensure all Interline & codeshare partnerships are complementing the flydubai’ s network
• Maintain smooth Interline/Codeshare settlement processes throughout the different distribution channels. 
• Evaluate existing and potential online/offline BSP markets which can contribute to increase in volumes of revenue thought GDS (indirect) channels in connection with Interline partners for offline markets.
• Actively participate, support and coordinate organization’s set IT/commercial initiatives/projects in the field of Codeshare and Interline.
• Incorporate and implement strategies set by senior management
• Develop and provide monthly/weekly reports to monitor trends and pricing activity performance by providing constant feedback to Senior Management.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE/ KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

Minimum Education Level Required

• University Degree or equivalent bachelor’s degree in engineering / Finance / Statistics / Accounting / Economics / Mathematics.

Education / Experience Specific Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in relevant field
• Extensive knowledge of Airline Interline/Codeshare processes is a must

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus 
• Team work
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience and Flexibility (Can do attitude)
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Inspiring & Developing Others
• Decision Making

ISR Requirements
Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day to day business operations.

Skills Required

• Airlines
• Negotiations