at United Airlines in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
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, while our Alliances team connects you with even more locations across the globe by partnering with other airlines to get you to the places that matter most. With over 4,500 direct and connecting flights across 5 continents daily, and the largest international route network of any U.S. based airline, our team designs travel experiences that our customers – and employees – love. Get ready to work on our biggest puzzle when you join the Network Planning & Alliances team.
Key Responsibilities:
The Analyst/Senior Analyst role is responsible for building United’s international route network to improve profitability as well as contributing to commercial projects including, but not limited to fleet strategy, airplane configuration, and long-range network plans. Projects will include creating schedule proposals and market forecasts for proposed changes using a data-driven approach. This role will have regular presentations to leadership, up to the Vice-President level. This position will also complete ad-hoc projects to support senior management and broader Department initiatives, as needed.
+ Design and optimize schedules for maximum network value while taking other stakeholder priorities into account including safety, customer service, catering, inflight crew, aircraft performance and others
+ Develop long-term strategic plans for United’s international network by forecasting and implementing tactical and strategic recommendations for new flights, reduced service, or frequency of aircraft changes
+ Support and lead negotiations with airline partners, industry collaborators, and internal teams to optimize networks and schedules
+ Build and lead cross functional relationships with commercial and operating groups to align Revenue Management, Cargo, Sales, Marketing around a unified strategy to ensure viability of network plans and improve decision making in all related domains
+ Evaluate the broader United network and fleets and make recommendations regarding aircraft purchases, retirements, or reconfigurations
+ Proactively research, develop, and present insights with an owner mentality to leadership
+ Represent United at industry conferences and external partner meetings
Please note: This position may be hired at the Analyst or Senior Analyst level, depending on candidate background, skill level and experience.
This is a Chicago-based, hybrid role.
Qualifications
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” 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
+ 3-5 years professional work experience or one year of aircraft scheduling/planning
+ Complex problem solving through independent critical thinking
+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
+ Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
+ Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
+ Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
+ Master’s degree In Aviation, Business, Economics, or related area
+ Advanced data manipulation and quantitative analysis skills
+ Scheduling experience
+ Knowledge of writing SQL queries
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.
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