Network Planning Analyst - Alaska Airlines

Company:Alaska AirlinesThe Team:

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you. 

Role Summary:

The Network Planning Analyst is responsible for analysis of Alaska Air Group’s route network and schedule. As an individual contributor, this role makes recommendations to optimize capacity deployment in line with Air Group’s long-term network strategy.

Key Duties:

In the entry level (P1):

•  Forecasts, reports, and provides input for a set of markets within the Alaska Air Group route network.
• Under the direction of leadership and team leads, conducts economic evaluation of the Alaska Air Group network to support capacity decisions.
• Partners with scheduling teams to ensure that seasonal schedules drive optimal commercial outcomes for the route network.
• Monitors airline industry events and trends, tracking changes in competitors’ route networks.
• Supports the communication of recommendations and analysis to company leaders by tying together data and visuals in PowerPoint.
• Leverages an infrastructure of models and tools to support development of the capacity planning process.
• Maintains network-related reports to be disseminated to internal groups, including executives.
• Provides input into collaborative projects with Revenue Management, Corporate Real Estate, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Crew Planning, and other internal groups.
• Under the guidance of leadership, engages with external partners, including air service development teams.
• Contributes to ad-hoc analysis and reporting in support of commercial planning decisions, company presentations, and internal and external communications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

In the intermediate level (P2):

• Forecasts, reports, and makes recommendations for a set of markets within the Alaska Air Group route network.
• Conducts directed economic evaluation of the Alaska Air Group network to support capacity decisions.
• Partners with scheduling teams to ensure that seasonal schedules drive optimal commercial outcomes for the route network.
• Monitors airline industry events and trends to determine implications for the Alaska Air Group network, making recommendations based on analysis of competitors’ route networks.
• Communicates recommendations and analysis to company leaders with cohesive storytelling.
• Creates an infrastructure of models and tools to support development of the capacity planning process.
• Designs & maintains network-related reports to be disseminated to internal groups, including executives.
• Works closely with Revenue Management, Corporate Real Estate, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Crew Planning, and other internal groups on collaborative projects.
• Supports relationships with external partners, including air service development teams.
• Provides ad-hoc analysis and reporting in support of commercial planning decisions, company presentations, and internal and external communications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills:

Required All:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Entry Level - Professional 1

Required

• Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of modeling/forecasting methodologies.
• A strong work ethic with the ability to meet specific deadlines, sometimes under significant time pressure.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Detail-driven with ability to understand overriding goals.
• A self-starter who is able to work independently and with others as part of a team.

 

Level – Professional 2

Required

• 2 years of experience in analytics or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of modeling/forecasting methodologies.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities as needs change.
• Detail-driven with ability to understand overriding goals.
• A strong work ethic with the ability to meet specific deadlines, sometimes under significant time pressure.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• A self-starter who is able to work independently and with others as part of a team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to communicate to all levels of the company, including senior executives.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations:

• Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Salary Range:$78,000 --$135,500 / yearPay Details:

Entry level: $78,000 - 87,150

Intermediate level: $90,300 - 135,500

Salary Details:

Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

 

Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

Total Rewards:

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

 

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off
   

For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt/ExemptEmployment Type:Full-TimeRegular/Temporary:RegularRequisition Type:ManagementLocation:Seattle - Corporate HQRegulatory Information:

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

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