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Daniel Botero

Daniel Botero

Aviation Strategy Leader

Summary

Results-driven Aeronautical Engineer with a successful track record in scheduling, network planning, operations strategy, and charter business management for South American ULCCs. Currently leading the charter division at JetSMART Airlines, implementing strategic initiatives to improve aircraft utilization, network efficiency, and revenue growth. Skilled at translating operational data into actionable insights, fostering collaboration among commercial, operational, and technical teams. Committed to data-informed decision-making and driving process improvement within airline operations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Charter Business Unit & Strategy Lead

JetSMART Airlines
01.2024 - Current
  • Evaluate and develop the charter business segment with a volume of + USD 75 M annually, aligning initiatives with the company's strategic plan.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with strategic partners and managing commercial relationships.
  • Design charter operations, minimizing the impact on the regular network schedule and ensuring compliance with itinerary restrictions.
  • Designed and executed data-driven strategies that increased charter market share from 15% to 35% within one year, through in-depth analysis of market dynamics and competitive behavior, driving significant gains in profitability and segment leadership.
  • Prepare periodic reports for senior management, providing data-driven analysis and recommendations.

Scheduling Planner & Slot Manager

JetSMART Airlines
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Optimize resources and reduce costs for the network plan considering +20 aircraft, +45 markets, 5 countries.
  • Design a profitable and efficient schedule: Aircraft Utilization 13,5 hours, Crew Productivity 7,5 h.
  • Create and implement the company's slot plan for domestic operations in Peru.
  • Manage the company's slot and international permissions portfolio.
  • Publish the company's offering on distribution systems GDS + API + Web.

Scheduling Analyst

Viva
02.2020 - 10.2021
  • Design schedules for Colombia (17+ aircraft) and Peru (4+ aircraft) markets based on commercial assessment and operational rules: slots, crew, maintenance, airports, OTP.
  • Monitor the performance of the flight-to-flight network and generate initiatives for increased utilization (Aircraft utilization 13 h, Crew Productivity 7,7 h).
  • Consolidate operational, financial and commercial variables/restrictions to model the route network schedule, as well as take into account national and international regulations such as IATA, RAC and RAP.
  • Provide support in the process of filing schedules with domestic and international control agencies.
  • Build monthly reports/ weekly capacity, revenue by route, changes, budget execution of the company.

Internship in Engineering

Avianca
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Develop an Excel tool for analyzing the costs of materials required for major services in accordance with the Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) for the Airbus A320 Family and the company's consumption history.
  • Workshop analyst in charge for three months.

Education

Diploma - Business And Artificial Intelligence

Universidad Adolfo Ibañez
Santiago, Chile
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Medellín, Colombia
05.2001 -

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Certifications Courses

Airport Slot Management and Coordination, IATA Training, Lima, Perú, 02/28/23

  • Distinguished Student Degree

Awards

Outstanding Professional Scholarship, JetSMART

Software

Microsoft Office - Excel

Power BI

SQL

Cursor

V0

Additional Information

  • Colombian Passport
  • Chilean Residence

Timeline

Charter Business Unit & Strategy Lead

JetSMART Airlines
01.2024 - Current

Scheduling Planner & Slot Manager

JetSMART Airlines
10.2021 - 12.2023

Scheduling Analyst

Viva
02.2020 - 10.2021

Internship in Engineering

Avianca
06.2019 - 12.2019

Diploma - Business And Artificial Intelligence

Universidad Adolfo Ibañez
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
05.2001 -
Daniel BoteroAviation Strategy Leader