Head of Network Planning

Overview

As a strategic leader, you will shape TUI Airline’s global network by balancing commercial ambition with operational realities. You will translate data into decisions that drive profitable growth across regions, defining and evolving short- and long-term network plans aligned with seasonal demand and Group priorities. You’ll identify routes and market entries to maximise customer satisfaction and profitability, and lead fleet planning in concert with cross-functional teams. You will build and develop a high-performing network planning group, fostering a culture of excellence and commercial rigour with a clear impact on growth.

Pay / Benefits

• remuneration
• discretionary bonus schemes
• travel benefits
• health & well-being support
• flexible working
• learning hub access

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain short- and long-term network plan aligned with seasonal demand and Group priorities
• Identify new route opportunities and market entries to maximise customer satisfaction and profitability
• Lead commercial fleet planning and translate network ambitions into aircraft capacity requirements
• Collaborate with B2B Sales, Regional Commercial, Capacity Planning, Fleet, Finance, Operations, and Strategy teams
• Develop structured, insight-driven route proposals including financial modelling, revenue forecasts, and ROI analysis
• Maintain tools and methodologies for best-in-class route evaluation
• Build, coach and develop a high-performing team of network analysts and planners
• Ensure network design reflects real customer needs and market opportunities

Key requirements

• Proven experience in leading airline network strategy, route profitability assessment, and capacity planning in multi-market or multi-AOC environments
• Strong understanding of airline economics, business case modelling, and strategic planning processes
• Advanced skills in financial analysis, including business case development and scenario modelling
• Experience aligning network strategy with fleet planning and capacity requirements
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate customer needs and B2B feedback into network design
• Track record of leading high-performing teams in fast-paced, cross-market environments

• collaboration
• leadership and people development
• strategic thinking
• financial analysis
• business case modelling
• scenario modelling

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