Manager, Network Planning

** Location: AirAsia RedQ, Selangor, Malaysia**
- ** Department: Network Planning**
- ** Entity: AAAMS**
- ** Status (Full time/part time/contract): Full time**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
**YOUR ROLE AS A MANAGER, NETWORK PLANNING (INDONESIA FOCUS)**
**AirAsia is looking for a commercially-driven, analytically sharp, and market-savvy Manager, Network Planning (Indonesia Focus) to lead the design, development, and optimisation of our route network to and from Indonesia — one of our most strategic and fastest-growing markets.**This role plays a key part in shaping Indonesia AirAsia’s growth strategy, balancing commercial opportunities with operational feasibility, and driving sustainable profitability.**

**We are seeking an experienced aviation professional of Indonesian nationality with deep market knowledge, native fluency in Bahasa Indonesia, and strong command of English. You should have a solid understanding of Indonesia’s aviation landscape, passenger trends, competition, and regulatory environment.**

**As Manager, Network Planning (Indonesia), you will lead route evaluations, manage route performance, optimise schedules, and work closely with internal teams and external partners to execute AirAsia’s network strategy.**

**This is a hands-on role, requiring close collaboration with teams across Revenue Management, Scheduling, Regulatory, Government Relations, Airport Partnerships, Marketing, Finance, and Operations.**

**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. Drive Growth & New Market Development**
- ** Identify, evaluate, and recommend new route opportunities — both domestic and international — to strengthen Indonesia AirAsia’s market presence.**
- ** Develop robust business cases and route forecasts supported by data analysis, market intelligence, and competitive benchmarking.**
- ** Lead scenario planning for route launches, aircraft deployment, frequency planning, and operational feasibility.**

**2. Optimise Network Performance**
- ** Monitor route performance KPIs, including revenue, cost, load factor, and profitability.**
- ** Work closely with Revenue Management, Scheduling, Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams to drive network optimisation strategies.**
- ** Recommend tactical adjustments to frequencies, schedules, or route structures in response to market changes.**

**3. Market & Industry Insights (with Indonesia Focus)**

**Stay updated on key market drivers in Indonesia**:

- ** Domestic traffic trends**
- ** Labour movement corridors**
- ** Tourism developments**
- ** Geopolitical and regulatory updates**
- ** Competitor network strategies**
- ** Provide timely insights to support commercial and strategic decision-making.**

**4. Stakeholder Management & Representation**
- ** Represent Indonesia AirAsia’s network planning agenda in internal meetings, management reviews, and regional discussions with AirAsia Group.**
- ** Develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including airports, tourism boards, regulators, and industry partners within Indonesia.**
- ** Participate in market visits, conferences, and route negotiations as required.**

**5. Data Management & Network Tools**
- ** Maintain accurate, updated network data specific to Indonesia AirAsia, including route rollout plans, frequency plans, aircraft assignments, and market reports.**
- ** Support data requests from management, regulators, airports, or partners.**

**6. People Leadership**
- ** Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Network Planning Executives within Indonesia AirAsia.**
- ** Drive a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous learning.**
- ** Ensure timely delivery of high-quality analysis, presentations, and reports.**

**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**:

- ** Strong analytical and commercial skills with a strategic mindset.**
- ** Deep understanding of the Indonesian aviation landscape and passenger travel patterns.**
- ** Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.**
- ** Ability to balance big-picture strategy with operational detail.**
- ** Passion for aviation, market analysis, and data-driven decision making.**
- ** Experience in route planning, network analysis, revenue management, or airline strategy preferred.**

**WHO YOU ARE**:

- ** Must be an Indonesian citizen (Warganegara Indonesia) to effectively engage with stakeholders, authorities, and partners across Indonesia.**
- ** 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**
- ** Solid understanding of Indonesia’s aviation regulatory framework, bilateral air services agreements, and slot coordination procedures.**
- ** Knowledge of airline netwo