Cargo Flight Planning Centre Manager

• Closing date: 22-Jan-2026

The air cargo industry is in an accelerated phase of change and transformation. From digitalizing the end-to-end value chain, to fortifying a true e-commerce experience, to the launch of digital freight marketplaces, and much more. As the world’s largest global air cargo carrier, Qatar Airways Cargo is leading this change.

To support our vision, we are looking for talents – the bold, the imaginative and the change-maker. All of who will support Qatar Airways Cargo’s position as a true leader in the air freight industry. If you want to make an impact, to grow your experience and to challenge your comfort zone, then join us at Qatar Airways Cargo and be part of our passionate team.

As the business expands, we are pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to be part of Qatar Airways Cargo Team in Doha as Cargo Flight Planning Centre Manager

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and driving strategies and activities of Cargo Flight Planning Centre (FPC), ensuring close collaboration with Cargo Inventory Management and Cargo Hub Operations.

The role will also lead, develop and motivate a team of Analysts who are responsible to execute the functions related to FPC. Initiate and drive process and system related enhancements to improve quality of activities and productivity within the department.

As part of your daily responsibilities, you will also:

• Develop monthly or seasonal strategies with the Cargo Inventory Management Team to align with overall Revenue Management goals.
• Lead analysts in implementing Flight Planning Centre strategies and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to department leadership.
• Oversee timely release and execution of flight booking lists and manage offload queues to resolve impacted shipments within agreed timelines.
• Ensure Hub Operations processes are followed to maximize cargo capacity and minimize offloads.
• Communicate and coordinate change initiatives with stakeholders outside the Flight Planning Centre.
• Drive continuous process improvements and ensure swift adoption of new technologies.
• Update auto Flight Booking List (FBL) system parameters regularly to support automation.
• Identify process anomalies affecting FPC or KPIs and follow up with Automation team for resolution.
• Submit weekly or ad hoc performance reports to management, highlighting issues and action plans.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. At Qatar Airways, 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 and a world class airline.
Your 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.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 6 years of related experience
• Specialization in revenue management and analysis,
• Experience in cargo sales, revenue management and/or pricing, operations or network planning
• Experience within a managerial or supervisory role in airline or freighter forwarding

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.