Job Description

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: With our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow. Our values – Always Safe, Customer at Heart and Stronger Together– guide us in everything we do.

We are now looking for a

NETWORK SCHEDULING MANAGER

to join our team!

We are looking for an experienced scheduling professional who can translate network and commercialobjectivesintorobust,executableand profitable seasonal schedulesand 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.

Thisrole isprimarilyanoffice-basedrole in Vantaa, Finland.

Main responsibilities:

You willbe responsible forthedevelopment,optimizationand publication of Finnair’s seasonal schedules , ensuring alignment with network strategy and operational requirements.

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

• Design schedules that align flight permits, base maintenance requirements, strategicslotsand operational constraints.

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

• Ensure schedules are operationallyfeasiblethrough close cooperation with Technical Operations, GroundOperationsand Crew Planning.

• Incorporate seasonality, routeperformanceand market demand into robust, executable schedules.

• Ensure efficientutilizationofaircraftand crew whilemaintainingground operations feasibility.

• Optimizeaircraftdeployment,frequenciesand schedules to maximize profitability while ensuring strong network connectivity.

• Support operational reliabilityand on timeperformance through active coordination on turnaround processes and ground times.

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

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

• Contribute tocommercialbusiness cases for new routes,frequenciesand 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:

• Abachelor’s degree in business,engineeringor an equivalent field.

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

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

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in airline schedulingSlot managementis 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 ofLSY /NetLinetools.

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 willhavea direct impact onFinnairprofitability, operationalreliabilityand customer experience, workingat the heart of our networkscheduling team

You will collaborate closelywith a broad range of commercial and operational professionals across thecompanyandhave a genuine opportunity to influence how Finnair’s seasonal schedules are built,optimizedand 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 applicationssubmittedvia 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 withdifferent backgroundsand experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success.  According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is ata high levelin our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.