Analyst - Domestic Network Planning

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

At United, we like to solve puzzles. From where we fly to when we fly, and even what planes we fly, our Network Planning team crafts flight schedules and routes that connect you with hundreds of destinations around the world.

The Analyst role will be responsible for developing and implementing the Domestic network strategy and planning for one of United’s seven US hubs with the goal of maximizing profitability, schedule utility, and operational feasibility. The work of this group is highly visible and critical for the success of the airline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and optimize the schedules for maximum network value
• Create and implement day-of-week capacity plans for the hub
• Work with other Network teams to optimize fleet deployment across the hub and network
• Forecast financial performance of potential new market additions
• Regularly evaluate industry trends and their impact on our Hub strategy
• Develop long term hub strategy for United’s future growth
• Work cross functionally with commercial and operating groups to ensure viability of network plans
• Perform ad-hoc analyses on the broader United network and fleets
• Represent United at industry conferences and external stakeholder meetings

NOTE: This position provides a hybrid work schedule including a combination of days worked at our Chicago office and remotely.

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “preferred” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-4 years professional work experience or one year of aircraft scheduling/planning
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Complex problem solving through independent critical thinking
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's degree
• Quantitative analysis
• Scheduling experience

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.