This dynamic position supports the Network Planning team in developing and maintaining the most efficient and effective global operating schedule. Based in Hong Kong, the Network Planner plays a critical role in supporting global operations, including Scheduled Service, ACMI/CMI, military and charter (passenger/cargo) flights, and the Boeing/Dream lifter Program. The role requires coordination across multiple departments and time zones and may involve special projects assigned by the department.

• Coordinate directly with Atlas Air customers in region, serving as primary contact to implement and optimize flight schedules including seasonal schedules, ad-hoc schedules and any requested adjustments
• Develop and implement seasonal and ad hoc flight schedules, factoring in aircraft performance, maintenance windows, crew and ground handling availability, regulatory constraints, and airport limitations
• Determine feasibility of customer requests, communicate pricing or change cost impacts to customers and internal stakeholders resulting from schedule amendments or special requests
• Assign aircraft types and tail numbers to routes with the goal of maximizing block hour utilization, enhancing service reliability and minimizing operational costs
• Act as the regional interface between Network Planning and other departments, ensuring timely communication of scheduling decisions and changes to ensure operational robustness
• Adjust, experiment with scheduling strategies based on commercial, operational performance and feedback
• Maintain accuracy in the AIMS system database, including data related to block times, curfews, tail assignments, aircraft registrations, customer codes, adherence to Atlas Air’s operational parameters
• Support Network Planning Team with flight coding, slot coordination, new service launches, peak period planning, and continuous improvement initiatives

Collaborate across regions to ensure the integrity and feasibility of the global operating schedule

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a preferred focus in aviation or similar (economics, engineering, mathematics)
• 5+ years of airline network planning, scheduling or related experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities; creative, able to visualize scenarios, formulate optimal outcomes and make sound decisions accounting for dynamic operational parameters
• Collaborative style: excellent communication, facilitation, resolution and leadership skills
• Organized; focused; high attention to detail and operational feasibility
• Works independently with minimal direction; manages priorities and meets deadlines in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Strategic thinker, with commercial mindset, placing high emphasis on customer service
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and network scheduling tools (Atlas Air uses AIMS); world geography familiarity a plus
• Schedule flexibility including 24/7 on-call availability

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