Manager, Network Planning - Indonesia Focus

Job Description

• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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

Dispatcher to captain, ramp agent to data analyst, brand executive to CEO - these are some Dare To Dream stories of our Allstars.

Based on your performance and contribution in this role, you’ll grow into becoming a Senior 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
• Candidate screening
• 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.

We are all different - one talent to another - that is how we rely on our differences. At AirAsia, you will be treated fairly and given all chances to be your best.We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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