What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Planning Consultant position at Southwest Airlines?
Department:
Network PlanningOur Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel.
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This team works on the base schedule planning process as well as the Annual Capacity Plan.The team helps define which markets and frequencies we serve on a daily basis within the Southwest network. In this position, you would perform analysis on markets, industry, forecasting, commercial and operational analysis. You would interact with local community stakeholders as well as representatives from Southwest cities. Additionally, this position works with other Commercial and Operational teams in order to create the best performing network in the industry! The Network Planning Consultant is an innovative problem solver and strategic thinker who is excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Company objectives.
Additional details:
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. is required, and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
- Performs complex and highly visible route and frequency planning studies
- Conducts research, analysis and development of conclusions related to the Southwest route network with minimal guidance
- Produces new route and frequency changes forecasts and sensitivity analyses
- Analyze potential strategic and schedule design impact from capacity planning recommendations
- Creates and presents material both written and oral to Manager and other members of the team
- Seeks opportunities to innovate and improve current processes and tools for teams analysis
- Leads routine project updates and team meetings
- Represents Southwest at conferences and other external professional activities
- Maintains active communication and partnership with airports in the Southwest network
- Intentionally builds airline industry, schedule design and schedule development knowledge
- Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Understand and apply information to contribute to the organizations strategic plan
Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
The ability to listen, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and/or in speaking with others
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns
The ability to execute a high level of attention to detail
Preferred: Experience with Tableau
Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
- Airline network planning including flight schedule alignment with commercial and operational impact, industry-leading capabilities, and aircraft scheduling techniques
- Network Planning software systems and data
- Impact of Network Planning systems/processes on downline internal/external systems/processes/Customers
- Commercial and Operational performance metrics and targets
- Airline industry including an understanding of competitors operational and commercial tactics and recent performance
- N/A
- Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
- Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
- Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
- Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
- Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company information
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $102,500 - $113,900 per year * depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunitiesare available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.
Benefits you'll love:
* Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
* Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck**
* Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit***
* Explore more Benefits you'll love:
*Pay amount doesn't guarantee employment for any particular period of time
**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan's vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan's vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company
*401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan's vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
**ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan's vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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