Aviation Development Manager

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Location: Doncaster
Job type: Permanent
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Sector: Airport
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 Aviation Development Manager  

(Competitive Salary, plus benefits including a Company Car)

We are a passionate team who work together to deliver an outstanding experience for our passengers and freight operations, all in the exciting world of Aviation.

This is an opportunity to work within an airport group focused on growth, supported by the Peel Group, one of the UK’s leading infrastructure organisations.  Based at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, the UK’s best Airport, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our award winning team.

About our Airports:

Doncaster Sheffield Airport is one of fastest growing UK airports, recently reaching record breaking passenger numbers and cargo tonnage.  Serving over 55 routes, with further growth already committed for Summer 2019 including the launch of Orlando, Florida the airport is providing a growing range of services to the Sheffield City Region, Yorkshire and the North Midlands. The airport has recently published its vision to become the primary gateway for Yorkshire and East of the Pennines and is seeking to continue its recent impressive growth.

 Durham Tees Valley Airport is a regional airport offering global connectivity for the Tees Valley.  Serving the Tees Valley and the North East of England. The airport is seeking to enhance the region’s connectivity, particularly to Domestic and European business destinations along with niche leisure opportunities.   

The Role:

Reporting to the Aviation Development Director, the role is responsible for the profitable and sustainable development of the passenger aviation business at both Doncaster Sheffield and Durham Tees Valley Airports. 

You will provide effective management of both new and existing customer accounts, playing a key role in the delivering growth in both passenger volume and revenue. This will involve the identification, development and delivery of comprehensive and compelling business cases to new and existing airlines to encourage sustainable capacity growth working to both short and long term objectives.

The person:

  • Demonstrate an excellent awareness of the aviation industry, preferably with prior industry experience, either within aviation or related fields such as travel, transport or tourism.
  • Have proven competency of working in a long term relationship based sales / account management role, preferably within the aviation industry.
  • Be able to demonstrate proven success in previous roles, ideally within an airline or airport environment, particularly within the fields of route development or airline network planning.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, both externally and internally.
  • A strong working knowledge of the Yorkshire, East Midlands and North East of England regions is desirable.
  • Display an ability to conduct detailed analysis, using a variety of data sources, developing clear and compelling conclusions. Have an ability to identify market trends and development opportunities.
  • Be comfortable with developing commercial / financial proposals and drafting commercial contracts / agreements.
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical and numeracy skills, with demonstrable business acumen.
  • Be comfortable in working at all levels of an organisation up to Board level.
  • Have an ability to develop and present, clear and concise business cases to support and influence commercial decision making.
  • Be educated to Degree level (or equivalent) or proven track record of success and career development.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Be a resilient and tenacious negotiator.
  • Advance knowledge of MS Office is essential.
  • Have a flexible attitude to working hours and hold a valid UK driving licence.

You will also be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and a five year background check.

To apply please send an up-to-date CV, covering letter and confirm your current salary level  / expectations to Human Resources Department, Peel Airports Management, Heyford House, First Avenue, Doncaster, DN9 3RH, or, e-mail recruitment@peelairports.com   Closing date: 5 October 2018.

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