Flight Analyst

Job Description

Flight Analyst - Revenue Management at Etihad Airways

Shape the decisions that keep our network moving and our aircraft full.

At Etihad Airways, Revenue Management is at the heart of our commercial success. We're looking for a Flight Analyst to join our team and play a critical role in maximizing revenue across our global network through intelligent inventory management, forecasting, and performance analysis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded analyst who enjoys turning data into action and influencing strategic decisions that directly impact airline performance.

What You'll Do

Drive Revenue Through Smart Inventory Management

Forecast no-show and cancellation trends across assigned routes.

Optimize overbooking strategies to maximize revenue while balancing guest experience and denied boarding costs.

Leverage PROS and multiple data sources to identify trends and recommend inventory actions.

Manage inventory during peak travel periods using market insights, historical trends, and seasonal demand patterns.

Influence Network Performance

Monitor forward booking trends and identify opportunities to improve demand forecasting.

Analyze route performance and highlight deviations from expected demand patterns.

Partner closely with Revenue Management, Market, and Group teams to correct forecast imbalances and unlock revenue opportunities.

Provide critical insights to support commercial decision-making across the network.

Collaborate Across the Business

Work closely with Network Operations and Airport Managers to proactively manage flights where denied boarding is anticipated.

Develop practical solutions that balance operational efficiency, customer experience, and commercial outcomes.

Act as a key Revenue Management point of contact for route performance discussions.

Deliver Data-Driven Improvements

Design and implement inventory management approaches for initiatives such as redemption and non-revenue travel.

Evaluate revenue dilution risks and recommend optimal inventory strategies.

Produce insightful reporting and analysis that demonstrates performance trends and commercial impact.

What We're Looking For

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to interpret large datasets and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

Commercial acumen and a passion for aviation and revenue optimization.

Experience in Revenue Management, pricing, forecasting, aviation analytics, or related commercial functions.

Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions across multiple teams.

Why Etihad Airways?

At Etihad, you'll work alongside industry-leading professionals, leveraging cutting-edge technology and analytics to solve complex commercial challenges. Your insights will directly influence revenue performance across one of the world's most dynamic airline networks.

If you're passionate about data, aviation, and making a tangible commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Educated to university degree level in an Economics, Business, Statistics or other numerate discipline or an equivalent experience in Reservations or Inventory Management.

A minimum of 4 years’ experience in the travel industry, 2 years of which should have been in a Revenue Management / Commercial Sales / Analytic environment.

Previous experience in Inventory Management and in working with Revenue Management systems would be beneficial

Additional Information

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com

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