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Mr Andy (Recruiter)

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We are a leading low-cost airline in Asia, focused on making air travel more accessible across one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic regions. With a modern, fuel-efficient fleet and a strong emphasis on cost discipline, we deliver affordable fares while maintaining operational reliability and safety.

Like millions of travellers across Asia, we believe travel should be spontaneous, inspiring, and within reach. Our expanding network connects major cities with secondary and emerging destinations, opening access to hidden gems and authentic local experiences. Everything we do is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for exploration.

Our people reflect this mindset—diverse, energetic, and curious. Join us and be part of a journey that makes travel more exciting, and your career more rewarding.

Role and Responsibilities

Network Development Strategy & Route Performance Management

• Own and define the airline’s short- and long-term network development strategy, shaping market expansion, fleet utilisation, and growth priorities
• Develop and maintain a multi-year network plan, including capacity, fleet, and slot requirements
• Lead the annual Budget Operating Plan process and issue Revised Operating Plans throughout the year to reflect network changes
• Manage slot portfolios and traffic rights to support network growth objectives
• Design and deliver seasonal schedules aligned with network strategy, maximising revenue and optimising aircraft and resource deployment
• Continuously optimise route performance through analysis of market trends, competitive dynamics, and financial returns
• Evaluate existing routes and new destination opportunities with Commercial teams to ensure optimal deployment decisions
• Strengthen analytics capability across the team, including route forecasting, schedule optimisation, and capacity planning
• Present route strategies and business cases to senior management for endorsement
• Act as the key interface between network planning and other corporate stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution

Cross-functional Coordination

• Chair cross-departmental Resource Planning Meetings to align commercial, operational, finance, and support functions
• Coordinate new route launches and flight additions, ensuring readiness across crew, maintenance, fleet availability, ground handling, and commercial teams
• Oversee day-to-day coordination with operational teams to ensure smooth execution of scheduled and ad-hoc operations
• Support operational readiness for new destinations, including scheduled and short-term charter services
• Embed operational resilience into network and schedule design while maintaining profitability

Fleet Planning

• Champion cost-efficient fleet planning decisions aligned with a simplified low-cost operating model
• Lead scenario planning for fleet growth, including aircraft economics, lifecycle cost, and deployment strategies
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration on all fleet-related initiatives

External Relationships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with governments, airports, regulators, and industry bodies across Asia
• Engage with airports on potential new destinations, incentives, and commercial discussions to support business cases
• Represent the airline at industry forums such as slot conferences, route development events, and air services negotiations
• Work closely with Corporate Affairs and regulatory teams to support traffic rights and air services agreement strategies

Team Management & People Leadership

• Manage and be accountable for the Network Planning team’s cost budget
• Communicate strategy clearly, mentor team members, and support professional development
• Play an active role in talent selection, succession planning, and high-potential employee development
• Foster an entrepreneurial, data-driven, and performance-oriented team culture
• Build a cohesive, motivated, and modern network planning team aligned with company values

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of commercial airline experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role within network planning
• Low-cost carrier experience is highly preferred
• Proven track record of leading teams in a complex, matrixed organisation
• Bachelor’s degree in a numerate discipline or MBA
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Mandarin and/or other Asian languages is an advantage

Desirable Qualities

• Strong drive for excellence with a history of delivering results and leading change
• Excellent commercial judgment supported by strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused mindset balanced with sound business pragmatism
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• High cultural awareness and sensitivity in a multicultural environment

Your Future Work Life

• Staff travel benefits to explore destinations across the network
• Hybrid working arrangements with flexible hours to support work-life balance
• Open and collaborative office environment
• Diverse and multicultural workforce
• Company-provided transport support (location dependent)