Associate Manager - Slots & Planning

Job Purpose

This incumbent will be responsible for the overall Slot Management, Capacity Planning & Statistics & Planning Cell for GHIAL. Slot Management: Slot Management is precisely to manage airport capacity through the application of set of rules contained in the IATA Worldwide Slot Guidelines (WSG) & local authorities guidelines. Slot Management involves the allocation of constrained or limited airport capacity to airlines and other aircraft operators to ensure a viable airport and air transport operation. It is also a process to maximize the efficient use of airport infrastructure. The prime objective of airport Slot Management is to ensure the most efficient use of airport infrastructure in order to maximize benefits to the greatest number of airport users and capitalize on revenue generation. Statistics & Planning Cell (SPC): To ensure timely collation & circulation of Air Traffic Movement, Passenger numbers, Cargo tonnage & Mail data to various stakeholders on regular basis. The need is to establish a single point of contact (SPOC) for data generation, distribution, facilitate necessary information and support to all the stakeholders. SPC provides MIS to various intenal and external stakeholders. Another integral role of SPC is to work on long term Capacity Planning, Master Planning, Forecasting, OTP, Strategic Initiatives, Process Improvement, & various other projects.

ORGANISATION CHART

Key Accountabilities

• Immaculate Capacity Planning through effective Slot Management well within the capacity limits. ,
  
  

(Seasonal Schedule planning & implementation (Summer & Winter).)

• To ensures optimum utilization of the resources such as Aircraft Parking Positions, Baggage Belts, Gates, Check-In Counters and Runway Capacity. ,,
  
  

(Resources utilization KPIs, e.g, Airbridge Utilization, Passenger Processing Time at each touch point, Baggage Delivery, etc.)

• To ensure that all new and additional airline/frequencies are accommodated by focusing on efficient use of resources, process improvement measures and modifications and provide the best slots to the desired Airlines.,
  
  

(Implementation of revised schedule with amendments.)

• Representation of GHIAL in the International and Domestic Slot Allocation Meetings/Conferences. ,
  
  

(Attending Slot Allocation Meetings/Conferences and finalization of Slots.)

• Uploading of finalized schedule in UFIS and release to all stakeholders for real time resource management. ,
  
  

(Accurate & timely upload)

• Responsible for Monitoring Slot Adherence and On Time Performance (OTP).
  
  

(OTP (target vs. actuals))

• Timely coordination of all operations related data (ATM, Pax, Cargo, OTP, KPIs related data, resources utilization, etc.) with all external & internal stakeholders for Data collation, data analysis and MIS report preparation and circulation.
  
  

(Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Annual reports.)

• To contribute in special projects with respect to Master Planning, Terminal & Airside Expansion, Forecasting, Future Resource requirements, Process Improvement, etc.
  
  

(No. of projects and Business KPIs)

• Responsible for regular review and amendments of SOPs.,
  
  

(No. of SOP amendments)

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• All International & Domestic Airlines
• DGCA
• Ministry of Civil Aviation
• AAI
• CISF
• IATA
  
  

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

All internal stakeholder e.g. Commercial (Aero & Non Aero), Finance & Accounts, SPG, Business Development, all Ops. Deptt. etc.

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FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

Other Dimensions

• Total 3 resources are directly reporting to this position including one outsourced manpower.
  
  

Education Qualifications

• MBA (Finance/Marketing/Aviation/Ops.)
  
  

Relevant Experience

• 10+ yrs of relevant experience in Airport Operation, specifically in Slot & Data Management.
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Personal Effectiveness
• Social Awareness
• Entrepreneurship
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Planning & Decision Making
• Capability Building
• Strategic Orientation
• Stakeholder Focus
• Networking
• Execution & Results
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence