Manager, Network Scheduling Development

Malaysia Airlines; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaysia Airlines is seeking a Manager, Network Scheduling Development in Kuala Lumpur to lead the development of annual network plans and seasonal schedules in collaboration with network, fleet, and commercial teams. The role drives optimization of schedules, fleet utilization, and connectivity to support strategic and financial objectives.

The successful candidate will liaise with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure feasibility, incorporate charter and unscheduled services, and evaluate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience, with at least 2 years in airline or aviation.
• Experience in airline network planning, scheduling, fleet planning, or related functions would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Annual Business Plan (ABP) from a network scheduling perspective for MH & FY, in collaboration with Network and Fleet Planning, Revenue Management, Commercial, and other stakeholders.
• Lead the development of Northern Summer and Northern Winter seasonal schedules for IATA slot submissions, aligned with the business plan, network strategy, fleet availability, and market conditions.
• Engage with operational stakeholders to ensure schedule feasibility and compliance with ground rules, block times, payload, maintenance, and other constraints.
• Incorporate unscheduled services, including charter and ad hoc flights, into seasonal production planning to optimize capacity and revenue.
• Develop and evaluate scheduling scenarios to support seasonal planning, network initiatives, and long-term fleet plans.
• Manage scheduling implications of fleet phase-ins/outs and aircraft availability to minimize disruption and optimize utilization.
• Support seasonal production schedules for Hajj, Umrah, and feeder services.
• Support partnerships through schedule coordination, connectivity optimization, and capacity alignment.
• Lead schedule development to support hub-and-spoke network performance and overall efficiency.
• Provide analytical insights on schedule performance and network connectivity to guide management decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify scheduling opportunities, constraints, and risks and propose solutions to support objectives.
• Negotiate Airport Incentive Program (AIP) benefits to support new routes or increased frequencies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Aviation Management, or other relevant disciplines

Job description

Position Summary

Position Title

Manager, Network Scheduling Development

Report To

Head of Network Scheduling

The Manager, Network Scheduling Development is responsible for developing and optimizing seasonal airline schedules and supporting the Annual Business Plan to ensure alignment with the Company's network strategy, commercial objectives, fleet plans, and operational requirements. The role requires strong analytical, technical, financial, and commercial capabilities, as well as effective cross-functional stakeholder management to support the achievement of the airline’s strategic, financial, and operational objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the development of the Annual Business Plan (ABP) from a network scheduling perspective for MH & FY, in collaboration with Network and Fleet Planning, Revenue Management, Commercial, and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies and long-term business plans.
• Lead the development of Northern Summer and Northern Winter seasonal schedules for IATA slot submissions, ensuring alignment with the approved business plan, network strategy, fleet availability, market conditions, and operational requirements.
• Engage and collaborate with relevant operational stakeholders (e.g. Engineering, Flight Operations, Airport Services, and Navigation) to ensure schedule feasibility and compliance with operational requirements, including ground rules, block times, payload considerations, maintenance requirements, and other operating constraints.
• Incorporate unscheduled services, including charter and ad hoc flights, into seasonal production planning to optimize capacity utilization and maximize revenue opportunities.
• Develop and evaluate scheduling scenarios to support seasonal planning, strategic projects, network initiatives, and long-term network and fleet plans.
• Manage the scheduling implications of fleet phase-ins, phase-outs, aircraft availability, and other fleet changes to minimize disruption to the operating plan and optimize fleet utilization.
• Support AMAL in the development and planning of seasonal production schedules for Hajj, Umrah, and feeder services.
• Support joint business, alliance, interline, and codeshare partnerships through schedule coordination, frequency and capacity alignment, connectivity optimization, and other relevant network scheduling initiatives.
• Lead schedule development and optimization to support the Company's hub-and-spoke strategy, with a focus on network connectivity, aircraft utilization, operational efficiency, and overall network performance.
• Provide analytical insights and recommendations on schedule performance, network connectivity, capacity deployment, and operational trade-offs to support management decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify scheduling opportunities, constraints, and risks, and recommend appropriate solutions to support commercial and operational objectives.
• Negotiate and secure Airport Incentive Program (AIP) benefits, including landing fee waivers, terminal fee waivers, marketing support, and ground handling discounts, to support the launch of new routes and/or increase flight frequencies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Aviation Management, or other relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience, with at least 2 years of experience in the airline or aviation industry.
• Experience in airline network planning, scheduling, fleet planning, commercial planning, or other related functions would be an advantage.