Job Purpose
- Support the Head of Department (HoD) in developing an airline portfolio to increase Passenger (Pax) & Air Traffic Movements (ATM) .
- Prepare ASD plans , conduct market analysis , and build business cases .
- Interact with prospective and existing airlines and other stakeholders to enhance airport connectivity and business growth .
Organisation Chart
Reports to Head – Airline Marketing & Route Development .Key Accountabilities & Performance Indicators
Business Case Development & Market Analysis
Prepare business cases for aircraft up-gauging , new frequencies, and new airline routes.Develop strategies to attract new airlines to the airport.Conduct quantitative & qualitative market analysis and maintain an industry environment scan .Identify prospects (routes, airlines) and manage the sales funnel to meet annual targets.Track performance of ASD processes and recommend corrective actions.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :
Annual target achievementsBusiness case success rateStakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
Interact with airlines for business development , presentations, and follow-ups.Develop interline agreements , hybrid models, and hub / spoke alignment strategies.Prepare and present policy papers, AOP drafts, and management review presentations .Build and nurture relationships with key personnel in airlines, tourism authorities, airports, and trade organizations .KPIs :
Strength of airline relationshipsNew agreements & partnerships finalizedRegulatory Coordination & Industry Engagement
Engage with Ministry of Civil Aviation , State Government , and regulatory bodies on Bilateral Air Services Agreements (ASA) and related policies.Prepare White Papers for government bodies on aviation policy enhancements.Facilitate interactions with Outbound Tour Operators, DMCs, and Foreign Tourist Boards to enhance Outbound Tourism .Oversee event management for new airline launches, route inaugurations, and airline anniversaries .KPIs :
Policy influence & submissionsOutbound tourism growth impactSuccessful airline events conductedExternal Interactions
TAAI, TAFI, IATO, FTCCI, NTOs, Tour Operators, Travel Agents, GSAs, Embassies, Airlines, International AirportsMinistry of Tourism, State Tourism Departments, and Tourism Development CorporationsAirline Customers : Network Planners, Schedule Managers, Sales Teams, GSAs, Travel Bodies, IATA, CAPA, UBM, RoutesInternal Interactions
CCO – Aero, Head Airline Marketing & Route Development, GHIAL HODs, GMR Airports Route Development TeamsDepartments : Slot, Finance, SPG, SPC, Legal, Corporate CommunicationsFinancial Dimensions
Aligned with AOP targets .Other Dimensions
Team Size : 1 direct report.Educational Qualifications
Commerce or Science Graduate / EngineerMBA (International Business / Marketing) – PreferredRelevant Experience
8-12 years in Aviation, Tourism Business Development, Charter Development .Experience with MNC Tour Operators (SOTC, Cox & Kings, Thomas Cook, etc.).Established relationships with key industry personnelSkills Required
Outbound, Event Management, Iata, business case development , Networking, Spc, Aviation, Focus, Market Intelligence, Senior Management