Senior Network Planning & Commercial Lead

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

Job summary

AirAsia Berhad is seeking a Network Planning professional to lead market assessments, develop robust business cases, and drive profitable route and fleet decisions. You will review network performance, provide strategic recommendations, and coordinate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.

You will stay abreast of demand-supply dynamics and industry trends to shape seasonal and annual network plans, aligning with commercial objectives and resource constraints.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of airline network planning, scheduling, revenue management and commercial operations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with demonstrated analytical and presentation capabilities.
• Familiarity with airline industry data sources and network planning systems such as PaxIS/MIDT, OAG, Cirium.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for identifying, evaluating and developing new flying opportunities through comprehensive market assessments, commercial evaluations and financial analysis.
• Develop robust business cases and P&L forecasts to support route and fleet decisions.
• Review and monitor route network performance to identify profitability gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide commercially sound recommendations and collaborate with relevant stakeholders towards corrective actions.
• Keep abreast of changing market dynamics from both demand and supply perspectives, including competitive developments, economic conditions, industry trends and other external factors influencing network performance and strategy.
• Drive the development and execution of seasonal and annual network plans, ensuring alignment with the Group's commercial objectives, operational requirements and resource availability.
• Prepare and represent AirAsia Group Network Planning in internal and external stakeholder engagements, including management reviews, business planning exercises, industry conferences and airport collaborations.
• Oversee the accuracy, consistency and timely dissemination of Network Planning data and information, including the Group Route Rollout, Group Frequency Table and other departmental deliverables, while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate qualifications

Tools

PaxIS/MIDT

OAG

Cirium

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

AirAsia Berhad is seeking a Network Planning professional to lead market assessments, develop robust business cases, and drive profitable route and fleet decisions. You will review network performance, provide strategic recommendations, and coordinate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.

You will stay abreast of demand-supply dynamics and industry trends to shape seasonal and annual network plans, aligning with commercial objectives and resource constraints.