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Engineer – Air Network & Partner Management
Position Summary
The Engineer/ Senior Engineer, Partner Network Management is responsible for the strategic planning, development, implementation, and ongoing optimization of third-party air network capacity across Asia Pacific. This role serves as a key liaison between network planning, airline partners, operations, procurement, commercial teams, and external vendors to ensure partner capacity solutions deliver optimal service, reliability, flexibility, and cost performance.
This role is open to multiple seniority levels (0 to 10 years’ experience) and is focused on Southeast Asia, though geographic scope can change over time based on business priorities.
The position will lead market assessments, partner selection, contract implementation support, operational integration, and continuous network refinement initiatives that expand and strengthen the company's regional air transportation capabilities. The role requires a combination of airline network expertise, commercial acumen, operational understanding, and strong project management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Partner Network Strategy & Development
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend airline, charter, interline, and transportation partners to support evolving network requirements across Asia Pacific.
- Develop market-specific capacity strategies to support growth opportunities, customer requirements, and operational resilience.
- Conduct network analyses to determine optimal partner solutions based on service performance, capacity availability, transit times, and cost.
- Support long-term planning initiatives, including new market launches, network expansion, contingency planning, and seasonal capacity strategies.
Partner Selection & Implementation
- Lead partner onboarding and implementation activities from concept through operational launch.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities involving procurement, legal, finance, operations, customs, and commercial teams.
- Develop implementation plans, operational procedures, milestone tracking, and launch readiness reviews.
- Ensure new partner solutions are integrated seamlessly into planning systems, operational workflows, and network processes.
Network Optimization & Performance Management
- Monitor partner network performance across service, reliability, utilization, and financial metrics.
- Identify opportunities to improve network efficiency, service quality, transit performance, and cost effectiveness.
- Drive network refinements including schedule adjustments, capacity reallocations, routing improvements, and contingency solutions.
- Develop recommendations supported by quantitative analysis and business case evaluations.
Operational Coordination & Issue Resolution
- Serve as a primary escalation point for partner-related operational challenges.
- Collaborate with regional operations teams and partner organizations to resolve service disruptions and implement corrective actions.
- Support irregular operations planning and recovery efforts involving partner capacity providers.
- Maintain strong working relationships with external partners to ensure effective communication and execution.
Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Utilize network planning tools, operational data, and analytical models to evaluate network performance and opportunities.
- Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and performance reviews to support management decision-making.
- Participate in automation and process improvement initiatives that enhance partner network planning and management capabilities.
- Support development of innovative solutions that improve planning efficiency and operational visibility.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Aviation Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
- 0-10 years of experience in airline network planning, cargo operations, transportation planning, logistics, or related fields.
- Experience working with airline partners, interline agreements, transportation providers, or external network operators.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
- Experience leading complex cross-functional projects and operational implementations.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within an integrated air cargo, express transportation, airline, or logistics environment.
- Knowledge of Asia Pacific aviation markets, regulatory environments, and airport operating constraints.
- Familiarity with airline scheduling, capacity planning, route economics, and network optimization concepts.
- Experience with data analysis tools, automation solutions, visualization platforms, or optimization models.
- Understanding of procurement, contract management, and partner performance management processes.
- Demonstrated ability to influence decisions across multiple functions and organizational levels.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Network Planning & Optimization
- Airline Partnership Management
- Project Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Commercial & Financial Acumen
- Stakeholder Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Change Management
- Continuous Improvement
Job Posting End Date:
2026-10-16