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Senior Manager, Aviation Development - South AsiaSenior Manager, Aviation Development - South AsiaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, were creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing I made that possible!.Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And thats easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, theres never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australias premier gateway.Job DescriptionAbout the team and the roleWe are seeking a commercially driven Senior Manager, Aviation Development to join our Aviation Development team. The Aviation Development Team drives SYD''s strategic air service development to meet future passenger demand and ensure sustainable growth. They collaborate with stakeholders to expand existing routes and attract new airlines, manage airline route business cases and growth incentives, and develop key programs to achieve Sydney Airport''s strategic growth goals.The Senior Manager, Aviation Development South Asia will lead Sydney Airports airline business development efforts across India and South Asia. This is a newly created role that will drive strategic partnerships, secure new airline services, and grow inbound and outbound travel demand across the region.Reporting to the Head of Aviation Partnerships, you will be responsible for identifying and converting new route opportunities, deepening airline and government relationships, and working closely with tourism and travel trade partners to unlock passenger growth. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the South Asian aviation landscape, market dynamics, and cultural nuances, paired with a proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder negotiations.About the roleLead route development strategy for South Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and surrounding markets.Identify and pursue opportunities to attract new airlines and increase services from existing partners. Build and maintain relationships with airline decision-makers, government stakeholders, airport authorities, and tourism bodies, with a high presence in South Asia each quarter.Prepare and present business cases, traffic forecasts, and market analysis for new route proposals. Coordinate joint marketing initiatives with airlines and tourism partners to drive passenger growth.Represent Sydney Airport at aviation forums, industry conferences, and government missions. Monitor competitive developments to inform strategic decisions.Collaborate with Marketing, Corporate Affairs, Retail, and Operations for successful route launches.Provide regional intelligence to support SYD aviation strategy and network planning. Mentor junior team members.Manage strategic action plans for South Asian markets, ensuring timely delivery and performance monitoring.Travel to South Asia each quarter to foster relationships and drive aviation development opportunities.About you8+ years'' experience in aviation route development, network planning, airline sales/marketing, or tourism strategypreferably with exposure to South Asia.Proven track record in business development and stakeholder management in a B2B or government setting.Deep understanding of the Indian and broader South Asian aviation and travel markets.Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills with the ability to build and defend data-led business cases.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to executive and senior stakeholders.Experience navigating cross-cultural environments and working with international teams.Willingness to travel regularly across South Asia and domestically within Australia.Language skills in Hindi or other South Asian languages highly regarded.Strong computer literacy skills, PowerBI advanced Microsoft suiteAbility to analyse data and draw out meaningful insights that drive strategic outcomesWhat we offerTo find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airports website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.Make it AmazingSYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionBusiness DevelopmentIndustriesAirlines and AviationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sydney Airport by 2xGet notified about new Aviation Manager jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Mascot, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoMascot, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoMascot, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoMascot, New South Wales, Australia 10 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$70,000.00-A$90,000.00 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoBankstown, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoPrestons, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoCampbelltown, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 months agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSenior Manager, Aviation Development - South AsiaMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoMascot, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoMarrickville, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoParramatta, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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