Air Navigation Charges (ANC) Manager

• Closing date: 20-Nov-2025

About the role

Qatar Airways is pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to join our Flight Operations – Navigation Services Air Traffic Operations team as an Air Navigation Charges (ANC) Manager to be based in Doha, Qatar.

As an ANC Manager, you will lead Air Navigation Charges (ANC) Team, including Budgeting, Control, Reporting and Forecasting of ANC. Analyze ANC charges to identify where cost savings and/or avoidance can be achieved. The role also represents the function related to ANC at regional and international industry groups such as IATA, ICAO and other agencies to ensure the interests of Qatar Airways are considered.

Specific responsibilities for the role include:

• Act as a strategic financial counterpart to ANSPs and other stakeholders in capital investment
  negotiations, influencing infrastructure planning and cost allocation to optimize long-term ANC exposure
• Engage with Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) and through Government/Industry Consultation in
  order to lobby for transparent and justifiable ANC leading to cost avoidance and savings to the company.
• Deliver budgeting, control, reporting and forecasting of ANC to Flight Operations Management
  based on the approved Business Operational Plan (BOP)
• Lead the ANC team to ensure timely payment of all ANC invoices to ensure continued availability of
  airspace.
• Ensure robust process of ANC invoices verification against flight operations' data using available tools and best practices to identify any errors or discrepancies
• Support production of reports such as ANC Budget Variance, Route Performance, Airspace Utilization,
  ANC Monthly forecast, and Invoice schedule to senior management on a monthly and ad-hoc basis to
  allow regular tracking of budget against spend and identification of cost trends
• Monitor key financial KPIs (e.g., cost per flight, charge variance by route) and provide financial inputs to
  infrastructure investment cases, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational priorities
• Develop and implement ANC initiatives in coordination with the Qatar Airways internal stakeholders including but not limited to variable aircraft certified take-off weights, negotiating discounts on ANC, and revised charging schemes, to improve performance of the ANC budget and processes.
• Partner with Finance on month-end closing, charge accruals, and forecasting accuracy; conduct scenario
  modeling and sensitivity analysis to assess cost impacts of traffic, rate, and route changes.
• Lead and manage projects related to ANC ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
  Facilitate workshops and meetings to discuss ANC findings and recommendations with both internal and external stakeholders.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Together, everything is possible

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Relevant University or College qualifications with Minimum 7 years of job-related experience.
• Experience within an ATM environment for either an Air Navigation Services Provider (ANSP) or Airline Flight Operations environment or related organization engaged in ATM activities.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• ATPL/CPL/Flight Dispatch License/Certification or ATC, ATM qualification preferred.
• Sound knowledge of ICAO documentation on Global Air Navigation Plan, Global ATM Concept and Aviation Systems Block Upgrades (ASBUs) preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ATC procedures, and CNS/ATM Technology.
• Subject matter expert in the field of ATM and knowledge of Airspace planning and Management.
• Demonstrable knowledge of world-wide flight planning and Airline Operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and generate actionable insights.
• Project Management skills - Ability to independently manage project from its inception to completion.
• Presentation Skills- Ability to develop and clearly present the objectives of the project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries and be part of a truly global community.

How to apply

If you’re ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.