Manager, Network Planning (Vietnam)

AirAsia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading budget airline in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Manager for Network Planning. The role involves identifying new flying opportunities, analyzing market factors, and managing a team. Candidates should have a minimum Bachelor’s degree in aviation-related fields and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement and overseeing key datasets. The position offers attractive benefits, including health, financial, and emotional wellbeing support to ensure work-life balance.

Benefits

Key medical and insurance benefits

Paid time off

Free flights and discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in aviation related fields, engineering, statistics, economics, or other equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years in Airline / Aviation experience.
• 2+ years in Network Planning, Revenue Management, or Commercial/Sales.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new flying opportunities and assess route performance.
• Review network performance to detect profitability gaps.
• Prepare and represent Network Planning for stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Airline / Aviation experience

Network Planning

Revenue Management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related fields

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Database tools (SQL, Big Query, Tableau)

Network planning software (PaxIS/MIDT, OAG/Innovata, Infare, ARMS)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

YOUR ROLE AS A MANAGER, NETWORK PLANNING (VIETNAM)

WHAT YOU’LL CHAMPION:

• Accountable to identify, evaluate and develop new flying opportunities. Assess various route performance factors such as current demand, growth trend, market fare, competitive landscape, cost structure and commercial strength and provide management with thoroughly researched business cases supported by P&L forecasts on route and fleet decisions
• Review route network performance in order to detect profitability gaps and provide data-driven suggestions to influence various stakeholders from Revenue Management, Scheduling, Sales and/or Operations toward corrective actions
• Keep abreast of changing market dynamics from both the demand and supply perspectives, including ethnic connections, labour movements, tourism trends and geopolitical swings, competitor movement, network updates, frequency changes, and gauge adjustments.
• Prepare and represent AirAsia Group Network Planning participation in both internal and external stakeholder engagements. Internal engagements include; weekly commercial updates, monthly CEO P&L reviews, and annual budget updates. External engagements include; vendor management, conference attendance, market visit and airport collaboration
• Oversee and responsible for the management and accuracy of key Network Planning datasets such as the Group Route Rollout, Frequency Table, Aircraft Assignment Plans, and ad-hoc data requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and guide a team of network planning executives, ensuring timely and high-quality output of route analyses, reports, and stakeholder materials. Provide coaching and development for junior team members.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in aviation related fields, engineering, statistics, economics, or other equivalent qualification
• Airline / Aviation experience: 5+ years
• Network Planning, Revenue Management, Commercial/Sales: 2+ years
• Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to strategic initiatives in consulting, network strategy, or commercial analytics, ideally in aviation or a complex operations-driven environment
• Knowledge of airline network planning, scheduling, revenue management, sales & distribution along with a sound knowledge of airline economic and financial theory
• Experience with network planning/scheduling software and airline data sources such as PaxIS/MIDT, OAG/Innovata, Infare and ARMS
• Experience with MS Office in particular Excel and Powerpoint along with database tool knowledge such as SQL, Big Query or Tableau is a plus

WHERE YOU’LL GO:

Dispatcher to captain, ramp agent to data analyst, brand executive to CEO - these are some Dare To Dream stories of our Allstars.

Based on your performance and contribution in this role, you’ll grow into becoming a Senior Manager for Network Planning. In this role, you will be leading the team and executing AirAsia Network Strategy.

WHAT YOU’LL ENJOY:

• Physical Wellbeing: Key medical and insurance benefits, maternity expenses, flexible work arrangement, and health and fitness amenities.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Paid time off, wellness programmes, and childcare amenities.
• Financial Wellbeing: Resources relating to financial, personal skills and career growth programmes.
• Allstars Specials: Free flights, unlimited discounted flights, and exclusive discounts with partners.

A unique Allstar culture like no other

OUR HIRING PROCESS:

• Application received
• Interview(s) and assessment(s)
• Background check and/or other assessments
• Offer and negotiation

GET TO KNOW AIRASIA:

AirAsia has been the World's Best Low-Cost Airline for 16 consecutive years with over 800 million guests flown. We continue to champion dreams, serve the underserved and connect the world and Asean like no other so Now Everyone Can Fly.

GET TO KNOW US:

Our story begins in 2001 with a dream, two planes and a 40 million ringgit debt. You’ll know us as the ‘Now Everyone Can Fly’ airline (if you don’t, we’re definitely older than you).

Today, we’re more than just an airline. We’re Capital A - a world-class brand that wears many hats. Our mission is to connect people and transform lives in Asean.

Above all, we’re Allstars. We believe in the unbelievable and we dare to dream. We also believe in celebrating all individuals. So no matter your culture and background or if you prefer aisle seat to window seat, we’re excited to have you onboard.