Network Scheduling Manager

We are looking for an experienced scheduling professional who can translate network and commercial objectives into robust, executable and profitable seasonal schedules and base programs. In this role, you will take end‑to‑end accountability for Finnair’s IATA summer and winter programs, ensuring high schedule quality, strong connectivity and operational feasibility while supporting network profitability. 

Main responsibilities:

You will be responsible for the development, optimization and publication of Finnair’s seasonal schedules, ensuring alignment with network strategy and operational requirements. 

• Lead the development, scheduling and optimization of Finnair’s base programs for IATA summer and winter seasons. 

• Design schedules that align flight permits, base maintenance requirements, strategic slots and operational constraints. 

• Safeguard schedule quality by monitoring block times, minimum ground times and connection viability. 

• Ensure schedules are operationally feasible through close cooperation with Technical Operations, Ground Operations and Crew Planning. 

• Incorporate seasonality, route performance and market demand into robust, executable schedules. 

• Ensure efficient utilization of aircraft and crew while maintaining ground operations feasibility. 

• Optimize aircraft deployment, frequencies and schedules to maximize profitability while ensuring strong network connectivity. 

• Support operational reliability and on time performance through active coordination on turnaround processes and ground times. 

• Coordinate complex scheduling initiatives across multiple stakeholders and communicate schedule changes, optimizations and program updates clearly to internal and external audiences 

• Balance commercial objectives and operational constraints through strong analytical insight and structured reporting. 

• Contribute to commercial business cases for new routes, frequencies and schedule adjustments. 

• Drive continuous improvement of schedule quality and overall network performance. 

• Willingness to travel as required by the role.

To succeed in this role, we expect you to bring: 

• A bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or an equivalent field.

• Understanding of airline operations and operational constraints, gained from either a commercial or operational background.

• Solid understanding of airport slot processes, regulations and seasonal scheduling cycles.

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in airline scheduling. Slot management is considered an advantage.  

• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to balance commercial optimization with operational feasibility.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• High attention to detail and commitment to schedule quality and executability.

In addition, we appreciate the following:

• Experience with operational planning or OCC systems (e.g. OPS++).

• Strong hands-on experience and knowhow of LSY / NetLine tools.

Working at Finnair: 

We offer you the opportunity to be part of a knowledgeable, experienced, high‑achieving, and fun team in an international, open, and diverse work environment. In this key role, you will have a direct impact on Finnair profitability, operational reliability and customer experience, working at the heart of our network scheduling team.

You will collaborate closely with a broad range of commercial and operational professionals across the company and have a genuine opportunity to influence how Finnair’s seasonal schedules are built, optimized and delivered to the market. 

Want to join the team and feel the excitement? Get on board! Please send your application with your CV, cover letter and salary expectation no later than Sunday 31 May 2026.

Please note that hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

For more information, please contact Timo Vürmer (Head of Network Scheduling) by phone +358 40 667 1098 on the specified hours stated below (GMT +03:00):

• Friday, 22 May between 1pm to 3pm

• Tuesday, 26 May between 10am to 11am

Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email. 

Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success.  According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.