Manager Network Planning and Strategy.

Deadline: 30th December 2014. 



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: MANAGER NETWORK PLANNING AND STRATEGY.
REPORTS TO: COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
DUTY STATION: DAR ES SALAAM

ROLE PURPOSE STATEMENT 
 To develop and implement PW’s medium to long term network growth strategy into new and
existing markets that maximizes network profitability and delivers value to PW’s customer.
 To develop and implement a long term strategic fleet plan that is consistent with PW’s network
development plan
 To build and manage a high performance Aero Political department and take responsibility for
implementation of PW’s Aero Political strategy

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
 Develop & drive an optimal network strategy to ensure sustained growth & profitability.
 To develop & recommend a viable/optimal fleet plan to meet PW network requirements.
 Ensure that PW has an effective aero-political strategy in place to deliver the network
requirements for the present, medium and long-term future.
 Initiate market and industry analysis in order to identify and recommend new business
opportunities.
 Drive the development and production of routine reports that achieve efficient assessment of
Commercial performance (Key Commercial Indicators, Historical/forecast Load factors, etc)
 Design and drive the alliance and partnership strategy to enhance PW network and market
coverage.
 Lead and direct implementation of feasible schedules that ensure maximum aircraft utilization,
operational integrity and profitable assignment of fleet.
 Identification and application of business process tools for network optimization and forecasting
models
 Manage PW’s slot portfolio and secure new slots for coordinated airports  Utilises interdepartmental relationships to ensure that PW’s Network Plans are implemented
with full support of the Company’s stake holders
 Lead, motivate, train and support the team for high productivity and efficiency
 Manage departmental budget

PERFOMANCE INDICATORS 
 Profitable and expanding Network
 Implementation of optimal fleet plan
 Routine reports on key statistics, i.e. market/business performance, market/traffic forecasts and
competitive analysis on a quarterly basis.
 Timely schedule production and distribution, with effective and profitable aircraft utilization.
 Valuable airline partner incorporated into PW Network with positive financial and Network gain
 Identification of network opportunities through proactive analysis
 Well trained and motivated team delivering the strategy and schedule position of the company
 Ensure cost control
 Excellent working relationship with departmental/external stakeholders
 Timely and accurate business cases of new and/or business opportunities.

COMPETENCIES 
 Team player
 High integrity.
 Strong judgment based on experience
 Leadership and organizational development skills
 Effective upward/downward communicator
 Creative and innovative
 Decisive and firm
 Cross functional awareness
 Thinking in scenarios (flexibility)
 Strong coaching and consultancy skills
 High level interpersonal skills
 Strong business planning acumen and strategic planning skills
 Good negotiator and ability to influence

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE 
 University graduate
 Highly developed commercial acumen derived from a minimum of 5 - 10 years commercial
airline experience in a senior level in Network Planning & Scheduling.
 Experience in route profitability and industry best practice of route evaluation
 High level interpersonal skills which develop productive relationships internally and externally.
 Conversant with airline commercial/business planning tools.  Proven exposure with Operational and commercial requirements for network & schedule
development
 Conversant with appropriate tools and applications to support the business planning process.



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