Cargo Network and Flight Planning Specialist

As a Cargo Network and Flight Planning Specialist at Virgin Atlantic, you will play a crucial role in optimising cargo capacity across the network.

The role involves planning and optimising short-term cargo capacity, balancing booked demand, available capacity, and operational realities to maximise uplift, yield, and commercial value.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and optimising short-term cargo capacity across the network
• Balancing booked demand, available capacity, overbooking policies, and operational realities
• Working closely with various teams to keep plans aligned
• Supporting schedule changes and disruption activity
• Using post-flight review, data, and stakeholder feedback to identify areas for improvement
• Helping manage offshore processes and checking quality, accuracy, and performance
• Spotting opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs
• Building strong relationships with external trucking and freight partners

The ideal candidate will have sound judgement, confidence, and curiosity, with an operational background being beneficial.

Requirements:

• Calm under pressure and able to make sensible decisions quickly
• Ability to manage demanding stakeholders and challenge constructively
• Commercial awareness and understanding of capacity, customer demand, and revenue
• Comfortable working with data, numbers, and operational detail
• Ability to spot areas for improvement and implement changes
• Clear communication and ability to build trust across teams

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Hounslow, Middlesex, with a hybrid working pattern.