Head of Network Planning & Scheduling

Position Overview

The Head of Network Planning & Scheduling is responsible for developing, optimizing, and executing Air Peace's route network and flight schedules across domestic, regional, and international markets.

The role ensures that all network decisions are strategically aligned with the airline's commercial objectives, fleet growth, operational constraints, and profitability targets. This position plays a central role in expanding Air Peace into new markets, including long-haul destinations, and in building a competitive, sustainable route network that maximizes revenue, market share, aircraft utilization, and customer connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

Network Strategy and Route Development

• Lead the development of Air Peace's medium- and long-term network strategy across domestic, regional, and international markets
• Conduct route feasibility studies, traffic demand forecasting, yield and revenue analysis, and competitive assessments
• Recommend new market entries, frequency increases, route terminations, and aircraft deployment strategies
• Build country-by-country business cases for bilateral negotiations and traffic rights expansion
• Analyze hub-development strategies for Lagos and Abuja, including connectivity, minimum connecting times (MCT), bank structures, and wave planning

Scheduling & Fleet Assignment

• Design and publish optimized flight schedules that maximize network profitability, fleet utilization, and operational reliability
• Ensure alignment between schedules and crew, aircraft maintenance, airport slot availability, and regulatory constraints
• Lead slot management strategy for constrained airports
• Oversee seasonal schedule development and ensure timely submission to OAG, GDSS, and regulatory authorities
• Coordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders on scheduling matters