Sr Manager, Network and Schedule Planning

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The Fleet Analysis & Network Innovation team plays a critical role in the development and implementation of our medium and long-term network strategy. Fleet Analysis projects range from LOPA design & evaluation to miscellaneous analytics, including optimization of fleet size and gauge, retrofit projects and cabin level economics. This line of work requires close coordination with other Network Planning teams in addition to Fleet Planning, Tech Ops, Onboard Products, Flight Service, Onboard Dining, Engineering, Tech Ops and Corporate Communications, among others. In addition to performing the analysis, this team is also responsible for continuous improvement of tools and methodologies used to analyze fleet decisions, working with Operations Research and others. Network Innovation work includes evaluation of alternative hub structures, evaluation of minimum maintenance requirements (MMR), and other forms of schedule optimization. This area of responsibility also features the development of the annual 5-Year Network Plan in the form of future summer peak day schedules compliant with all operational parameters. The Network 5YP incorporates all aspects of our network strategy, from infrastructure to partnerships, from fleet & LOPAs to maintenance requirements, from hub structures to operational parameters, and from aircraft deployment to cost optimization. This requires coordination with other teams in Network Planning and many stakeholders, including Corporate Real Estate, Finance, Ops Planning & Analysis to name a few. The production of schedules is aimed at translating the strategy into a product easily ‘consumable’ by a disparate range of stakeholders throughout the company. All with an eye to competition and our ever-evolving business priorities. The nature of the work drives many opportunities to work with other parts of the company at all levels of seniority, and it requires multi-functional and multi-disciplinary understanding of the airline business in a fast-paced and stimulating environment where hard and soft skills are critical for success.

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Leads a team of analysts responsible for the production and analysis of various level-of-operations reports, including annual budget, weekly and monthly rolling level of operations reports, and periodic high level capacity forecasts
• Coordinates with Capacity Planning, Scheduling, and NP Regional & Fleet Coordination and interfaces with Financial Planning, Regionals, and Crew Planning to ensure delivery of inputs necessary for the production of scheduled capacity forecasts and its dissemination within the company
• Identifies opportunities to optimize asset and resource utilization (crew hours, aircraft time, etc.) in collaboration with Capacity Planning, Scheduling, Models & Systems, Finance, Crew, and Tech Ops
• Coordinates development of the 5-year Network Plan in collaboration with Capacity Planning, Finance, CRE and other stakeholders
• Coordinates with NP Schedule Analysis and NP Fleet & Regional Coordination to ensure alignment in the development and execution of our long-term Network goals
• Develops and delivers presentations, memos, and other documentation necessary to share capacity plans with internal stakeholders at all levels of seniority
• Responds to ad-hoc requests on various company initiatives
• Ensures continuous training and provides development opportunities for the analyst pool
  

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training
• 7 years experience in airline Network Planning, Revenue Management or Financial Analysis, including extensive quantitative analysis and modeling

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

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Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Thorough understanding of the airline business, commercial goals and how to translate these into strategic network and fleet plans
• Proven financial and analytical skills, including ability to logically structure analysis of complex issues, develop creative solutions and succinctly communicate to stakeholders
• Flexibility in adapting to new ideas and approaches with the ability to drive business process improvement for the team and others
• Ability to work with cross-functional groups and quickly develop relationships
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis
• Proven leader in building, training and coaching teams to drive individual and team success
  

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• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

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