What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Analyst, Network Planning position at Spirit Airlines and Careers?
Overview:
Soar with us and enjoy travel perks that bring you closer to what matters. Join a team that empowers you to bring your full self to work, grow personally and professionally, and fuel the communities we serve. At Spirit Airlines, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning!
Responsibilities:
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Soar with us and enjoy travel perks that bring you closer to what matters. Join a team that empowers you to bring your full self to work, grow personally and professionally, and fuel the communities we serve. At Spirit Airlines, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning!
Responsibilities:
This role utilizes the most current and effective techniques in the creation, planning, and development of Spirit Airlines’ route network, while considering the financial, operational, competitive, and strategic ramifications of all capacity planning decisions. This role will also craft and implement an exceptional route, network, and schedule strategy while continuously re-evaluating the competitive landscape and historical results.
- Oversees the Monitoring and evaluation of existing routes in the network and recommend capacity and/or schedule adjustments to maximize the financial performance of the network.
- Lead the Evaluation and forecast the integration of potential new routes into the network using existing methods as well as innovating new methods into the network processes.
- Lead the development of network & fleet deployment strategies based on company strategic initiatives and heavy consideration for the competitive environment.
- Lead the work across multiple teams including and not limited to revenue management, marketing, and operations to ensure seamless execution of the network strategy.
- Monitor and evaluate existing routes in the network and recommend capacity and/or schedule adjustments to maximize the financial performance of the network
- Evaluate and forecast the integration of potential new routes into the network using existing methods as well as innovating new methods into the network process
- Assist in the development of network and fleet deployment strategies based on company strategic initiatives and heavy consideration for the competitive environment
- Assist in working across multiple departments including but not limited to pricing and revenue management, marketing, and various operational teams to ensure seamless execution of the network strategy
- Contribute to the development of medium- and long-term business plans, including key inputs in areas such as network growth/development and fleet planning
- Participate in monthly profitability performance reviews for network planning, commercial, and executive teams
- Prepare and present industry competitive change summaries and analysis to C-level management on a weekly basis
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Generate and disseminate reports to applicable internal and external parties, including preparing the commercial items for quarterly earnings calls review with the CCO and sending weekly competitive capacity change reports
- Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, related field or equivalent experience.
- 4-6 years' experience in Network Planning, Scheduling, Revenue Mgt or related analytical field.
- Proficient in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
- Extensive experience data mining and developing analysis
- Knowledge of airline operation, economics, planning and scheduling a plus
- Ability to speak Spanish a plus
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to articulate views convincingly.
- Flexible and open-minded – not rooted in traditional structures or approaches.
- Navigate complex decisions where “judgement calls” must be made with limited or incomplete information.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, each with competing priorities.
- Outstanding analytical skills, with the ability to read several moves ahead of the market and schedule moves.
- Willing to try things in a different and unique way (think outside the box).
- A “quick study” who can grasp issues quickly and not hindered by an overly bureaucratic and structured approach to solving problems.
- Creative and innovative – capable of driving the creation of new ideas and solutions.
- Communicate effectively across multiple departments and levels, both internally and externally.
- Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including C-Suite.
- Able to present to external governmental representatives in a comprehensive and professional manner.
- Physical Requirements: General Population – Low Activity Lifting Requirements: Seldom lift up to 10 lbs, such as small office supplies or documents. Pushing/Pulling: Seldom pushing/pulling of light items within the workspace. Standing/Sitting Requirements: Primarily seated work, with occasional standing for brief tasks. Bending/Kneeling/Reaching: Occasional reaching within arm’s length to retrieve materials. Coordination: Basic manual coordination for standard office tasks (e.g., typing, using office equipment). Vision/Auditory Requirements: Clear vision for reading documents and screens; clear hearing for standard communication. Environmental Conditions: Indoor, climate-controlled environment. Safety Equipment: None required.
- Domestic & International travel approximately 25% of time.
- Onsite in Dania Beach, Florida.
Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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