Senior Executive, Network Planning

AirAsia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading low-cost airline in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Executive for Network Planning. The role involves identifying new flying opportunities, assessing route profitability, and engaging stakeholders. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 2 years' experience in the airline industry. This position offers a pathway to a managerial role in Network Planning. Competitive benefits including free flights, health benefits, and a unique work culture are also provided.

Benefits

Key medical and insurance benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Free flights and discounts

Wellness programs

Childcare amenities

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation related fields or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in airline/aviation sector.
• Knowledge of airline network planning and revenue management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new flying opportunities.
• Review and enhance route network performance.
• Engage stakeholders for network planning.

Skills

Aviation knowledge

Revenue Management

Network Planning experience

Data analysis

MS Excel proficiency

SQL knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation or related field

Tools

PaxIS/MIDT

OAG/Innovata

Tableau

Job description

Status (Full Time/Part Time/Contract): Full Time

YOUR ROLE AS A SENIOR EXECUTIVE, NETWORK PLANNING

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

Responsible for the management of Network Planning data and information collection, including the correct and timely dissemination of files such as the Group Route Rollout, Group Frequency Table and other ad‑hoc requests from both internal and external stakeholders

WHO YOU ARE

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation related fields, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or other equivalent qualification
• Airline / Aviation experience: 2+ years
• Network Planning, Revenue Management, Commercial/Sales: 2+ years
• Management Consulting experience is desirable
• 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

Based on your performance and contribution in this role, you’ll grow into becoming a 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 14 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.

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