Job description

Job Purpose

To assist the Senior Aviation Manager and Aviation Director gain an understanding on all activity within the department. Prepare market data analysis to support the aviation team and prepare weekly operational passenger forecasts for the capacity team. Build relationships within the airline and travel trade industry.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

a) Assisting the Senior Aviation Manager, Aviation Director and wider airport team

i. Understand the business context in which the Aviation Team works

ii. Understands how future aviation activity is forecasted and how this feeds into operational planning, budgeting and business planning for Birmingham Airport

b) Data preparation and analysis

i. Analyse and prepare MIDT and CAA market data to support the Aviation team

ii. Monitor and report on airline and tour operator performance data

iii. Create weekly operational passenger forecasts to assist the Capacity and Security teams with resource planning

iv. Liaise with West Midlands Growth Company as required to update Birmingham Airport collateral with latest regional trends

c) Growing the business

i. Devise, develop and recommend to the Senior Aviation Manager, Aviation Director potential scenarios for aviation development, providing a centre of excellence and knowledge based on robust data sources, market intelligence, appropriate analysis and clear presentation

ii. Develop sales strategies and closely monitor the performance of all airlines and tour operator services operating to ensure they continue and are successful, profitable and long term. Ensure key internal stakeholders are focused on the airlines and routes that are under performing.

d) Report writing

i. Understand and prepare sales presentations as directed by the Senior Aviation Manager or Aviation Director to highlight the benefits of expanding or commencing business at Birmingham Airport

ii. Prepare Management Information packs for the board and Reports for Business Performance Reviews (BPR) on a monthly basis

e) Understanding the Company business strategy

i. To be able to contribute to and report on the Aeronautical Budget

ii. Gain an understanding of the 10 year business planning cycle

f) Build relationships with UK airlines and travel agencies

i. Attendance, alongside colleagues, at conferences and exhibitions as required

ii. Arrange meeting diaries and prepare presentations ahead of conferences

iii. Booking travel/accommodation in line with budget holders expectations as required

g) Managing internal systems

i. Ensuring all contracts are updated and finance are aware of changes

ii. Accurately maintain Sharepoint

h) To undertake such other duties commensurate with the grading of the post, which will be determined from time to time, in line with the needs of the business.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £39,980.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Tips
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person