Director of Aviation

Responsibilities

• Full strategic ownership of the Aviation product and strategic roadmap
• Lead the commercial Aviation Team to maximize revenue opportunities
• Manage airline relationships including low-cost, scheduled, and charter carriers
• Oversee technology and data relationships with GDS operators and booking partners
• Act as business owner for cross-functional teams including engineers, product owners, and data scientists
• Manage the Aviation function budget, forecasting, and cost control
• Balance revenue maximization with risk mitigation

Requirements

• Deep aviation industry experience across low-cost airlines, scheduled carriers, and GDS
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills up to C-Suite level
• Proven commercial acumen and negotiation experience
• Strategic mindset and data-driven decision-making ability
• Experience leading cross-functional teams including Product and Technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fixed commitment and down-payments with airlines
• Experience in revenue management and forecasting
• Experience working in European markets such as Germany or the Netherlands

About the Company

At loveholidays, we’re on a mission to open the world to everyone, giving our customers’ unlimited choice, unmatched ease and unmissable value for their next getaway.