Senior Associate / Assistant Manager, Airline Development

Company description:

Changi Airport Group (CAG) is the manager of Singapore Changi Airport, a leading air hub in Asia and one of the world's most awarded airports. As airport manager, CAG performs the key functions of airport operations, air hub development, retail and commercial activities, infrastructure development and airport emergency services. CAG also manages Seletar Airport, and through its subsidiary, Changi Airports International, it takes Changi's presence beyond Singapore's shores through consultancy projects and investments in foreign airports. Come join us today!

Job description:

As part of the Airline Development team, you will be involved in market development efforts to grow Changi's aviation business and enhance our competitiveness and attractiveness as the air hub of choice in the region. The team works closely with airlines and relevant stakeholders to strengthen Changi's passenger traffic and air connectivity through new service launches or expand existing ones, as well as various initiatives to increase passenger traffic to and through the airport.

In this role you are expected to engage and collaborate closely with an assigned portfolio of airlines to grow the Changi air hub, as well as identify and attract new airlines in the process. You may also be involved in engagements with government agencies to promote traffic and connectivity growth at Changi. To do these, you will perform traffic analysis, prepare and present business cases to airlines, as well as keep abreast of emerging market trends and developments, and analyse the implications on Changi's air hub growth.

You will also work with airlines to roll out joint campaigns to promote Changi Airport as the preferred transfer hub, and influence travel through Changi Airport. Partnering internal divisions and interfacing with external stakeholders to drive development and ensure smooth implementation of various initiatives is also an intrinsic part in this position. You could be involved in other projects whenever opportunities arise.

Requirements:

• Good Degree in any discipline.
• Candidates with no prior working experience are welcome to apply. Experience in the airline or aviation sector, and/or quantitative analysis, would be advantageous.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, analytical, meticulous and a strong team player.
• Strong verbal, written communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Chinese language would be advantageous, as the incumbent may have opportunities to support functions that engage Chinese-speaking stakeholders (e.g. overseas Chinese carriers and travel trade partners) in the future.
• Some overseas travelling may be required.