Airline Marketing & Route Development Manager Akanu Ibiam International Airport

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Aero Alliance Limited - Nextzon Business Services Limited is actively recruiting for a Airline Marketing & Route Development Manager position in Akanu Ibiam International Airport. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Aviation / Airline sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 5 - 7 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Aviation / Airline • Location Preference: in Akanu Ibiam International Airport

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA The Airline Marketing & Route Development Manager position is an important role within Nigeria's Aviation / Airline sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Aviation / Airline offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Airline Marketing & Route Development Manager position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 - 7 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Aviation / Airline field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Aviation / Airline sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Nextzon Business Services Limited - Our client, Aero Alliance Limited is transforming Akanu Ibiam International Airport into a modern, efficient, customer-focused and globally competitive international airport. They are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Airline Marketing & Route Development Manager

Location: Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Commercial / Route Development The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic, commercially driven and results-oriented Airline Marketing & Route Development Manager to drive the growth of airline traffic and route connectivity at Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA). The successful candidate will serve as a key commercial ambassador for the Airport, responsible for attracting new passenger and cargo airlines, developing viable new routes and strengthening AIIA's position as a competitive aviation gateway for Enugu and the wider Southeast region.

Identify, engage and secure new passenger and cargo airline operators for scheduled and charter services into AIIA. Conduct market research, traffic analysis and feasibility studies to identify new and underserved route opportunities. Develop compelling, data-driven route profitability and business cases for airline network planners and senior executives. Build and maintain strong relationships with airlines, regulators, tourism bodies and key business stakeholders. Develop airline incentive packages, cooperative marketing initiatives and route-support strategies to attract and sustain new services. Monitor aviation trends, competitor airport pricing, passenger and cargo traffic, and other market intelligence to identify growth opportunities. Present persuasive commercial proposals to airline C-suite executives and negotiate route development opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, Economics, Business Administration, Marketing or a related discipline. A Master's degree or relevant professional certification is an advantage. 5–7 years' professional aviation experience, with demonstrable expertise in airline route development, network planning or airport commercial development. Experience within an Airport Route Development team or Airline Network Planning/Commercial function is highly preferred. Strong analytical capability and experience using aviation data tools such as OAG, MIDT or Diio Mi, with knowledge of passenger flows, cargo trends and yield management. Excellent commercial presentation, negotiation, relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to translate complex aviation and catchment-area data into clear, persuasive commercial propositions for airline executives.

This is an opportunity to play a direct role in expanding AIIA's airline network, increasing passenger and cargo traffic, opening new markets and contributing to the commercial transformation of one of Nigeria's important regional airports.

15th September, 2026. How to Apply

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Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV and a tailored Cover Letter Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.