Network Planning Manager - Based in Luton

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY! Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 110 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all.

Purpose of the position: The Network Planning Manager is responsible for maximizing the airline's profitability by managing Wizz Air's existing route network capacity and expanding the network in assigned markets. The role involves assessing market trends, competition, and costs while providing strategic planning, seasonal loadings, and business recommendations to management.

Responsibilities:

• Maximize profitability by optimizing capacity, weekly frequencies, and schedules to ensure the right product is offered to the market.
• Manage capacity on a portfolio of routes comprising several countries and bases.
• Deliver monthly capacity plan updates to stakeholders and management.
• Assess new markets based on strategic fit, financial performance, and growth potential.
• Recommend new routes and bases to add to the network and develop related financial forecasts.
• Build and maintain financial evaluation tools as required.
• Collaborate with Network, Revenue Forecasting, Revenue Management, Scheduling, Controlling, and Airport Development teams to ensure cross-functional alignment of network planning decisions.
• Assess competition in terms of strategic plans, capacity changes, strengths/weaknesses, and recommend actions based on risks and opportunities.
• Assess and interpret market, economic, and industry trends and their impact on route choices.
• Manage the airport cost mix to ensure it does not exceed budgeted costs.
• Collaborate with the Government Affairs department on regulatory affairs of the network.
• Continuously seek improvements and developments in the tools and processes of the Network area with an innovative and process-driven mindset.

Required profile:

Experience: 3-5+ years of overall working experience with 2+ years in network planning, revenue management, or a similar analytical role is an advantage.

Hard skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Business mindset with the ability to synthesize information into actionable recommendations.
• Good oral and written presentation skills.

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, economics, or another numerical subject.

Language: Fluent English (both written and spoken).

Skills and competencies:

• Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to travel as required away from the Head Office.
• Openness to live and work in Budapest, Hungary.

What we offer: When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process. We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.