Strategic Air Network Planner

FedEx Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Australia is seeking a driven professional to join the air network planning team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. You will collaborate with senior engineers to model and optimize air networks, assess cargo capacity, and evaluate route viability in a complex logistics environment.

Responsibilities include preparing strategic analyses, coordinating with operations and finance, and ensuring aviation regulatory compliance across planning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Industrial/Systems Engineering or Computer Science) or related discipline.
• 1+ year of experience in air freight planning, logistics, or related area is typical.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for optimizing air freight operations.
• Effective communication with diverse stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior engineers to analyze air traffic patterns, market demand, and regulatory requirements to design efficient air networks.
• Assess and manage cargo capacity to meet demand, considering aircraft capacity, scheduling, and seasonal fluctuations.
• Evaluate feasibility and viability of new routes or network expansions through route performance analysis and risk assessments.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Air network planning

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Industrial Engineering

Systems Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

Modeling software

Job description

FedEx Australia is seeking a driven professional to join the air network planning team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. You will collaborate with senior engineers to model and optimize air networks, assess cargo capacity, and evaluate route viability in a complex logistics environment.

Responsibilities include preparing strategic analyses, coordinating with operations and finance, and ensuring aviation regulatory compliance across planning activities.