Analyst I, Ops Analysis

The Analyst I, Ops Analysis assists the Manager, Ops Analysis, in identifying and analyzing data essential to the measurement, evaluation, and optimization of the operation. The Analyst works collaboratively with various business stakeholders and generates and presents actionable insights and recommendations to improve the business.

• Uses advanced data modeling and analysis techniques to discover insights that will guide strategic decisions and uncover optimization opportunities.
• Build dashboards and performance metrics to inform key business decisions.
• Queries, cleans, and transforms data, as well as develops reports and scorecards to monitor key operational performance metrics
• Assist in the maintenance of data models, reporting systems, and data automation systems.
• Serves as subject matter expert in airline performance data and as a main point of contact for related ad-hoc data requests, including root-cause identification
• Analyzes and interprets data to optimize various aspects of the operation.  Sample projects include, but are not limited to:
  • Use flight metrics and other data sources to model the risk of lines of flight.
  • Analyze aircraft maintenance schedules to inform changes in maintenance standards
  • Analyze operational (inflight, airport, etc.) team member staffing and resource utilization
• Facilitates collaboration among business stakeholders in Operations, Airports, Crew, Network Planning, Marketing, IT, Finance, etc. to discuss and address operational challenges
• Develops presentation materials for sharing analyses and results with senior leadership
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technical developments).

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years experience in travel/hospitality industry or operations preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Data mining/manipulation and analysis skills (e.g., Excel, R, Python, SQL).
• Data visualization skills (Microsoft Power BI preferred).
• Engages in critical thinking, convey ideas effectively and builds relationships. 
• Naturally curious with a solution driven mindset.
• Domestic & International travel under 10 of time.
• Exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to our team members, including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, travel benefits, and much more. We strive to maintain a professional yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our Team Members. 

At Spirit, our mission is to deliver the best value in the sky and be the most successful airline on Earth! We are leaders in providing customizable travel options and make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before by serving destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean! Imagine making your mark on an organization introducing 100’s of new aircraft that will double our fleet!  

• Fly With A Winner: We are proud to be recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Company in the Travel & Hospitality industry. Our constant growth and improvement mean boundless career opportunities. Team Members develop their careers rapidly while building key skills that drive long-term success.
• The Giving Spirit: We are committed to inspiring positive change in the cities where we work and live.  That starts with giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation.
• Be Yourself: We want Team Members to feel empowered to bring their whole self to work and contribute to our success – that’s why we’re committed to building progress in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our Spirit Family is strong, not despite our differences, but because of them.
• Travel The World: We offer competitive base salaries with robust health & welfare benefits, including travel & flight benefits for you and your family.

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.