Department:
Flight OperationsOur 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:
Job Summary
All of Southwests People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to whats important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Senior Flight Operations Crew Planning Analyst delivers on our Purpose by working with the Crew Planning Schedule Production Team to collect and analyze all crew operations data, including planning, scheduling, payroll, and training. This role works to build and support various models and works with leaders on business justifications and ad-hoc requests. The Senior Flight Operations Planning Analyst is a detail-orientated thinker who looks forward to the opportunity to be part of meaningful and impactful initiatives at Southwest.
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. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work onsite on our Corporate Campus at least three days a week. The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. 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.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the construction of Pilot pairings
- Creates and prepares monthly bid packets and all award results
- Aids in the development of new processes/tools/reports to support greater efficiency for Crew Planning, Scheduling, and Flight Operations Training.
- Provides technical guidance on principles and topics within Crew Planning, Scheduling, and Flight Operations Training.
- Conducts analysis to drive cost improvements for staffing, crew pairings, daily open time assignment, training resource planning and irregular operations management.
- Updates models that drive plans for hiring, captain upgrades, base staffing, and vacation. Includes all supporting research and documentation.
- Interacts with advanced optimization and decision support tools to build Pilot crew pairings and lines.
- Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external Customers.
- Works in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company.
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee&xfffd;s Leaders.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Southwest Airlines operations
- Skilled in common business software applications
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and governmental regulations
- Knowledge of the Flight Operations organization, philosophies, and procedures
- Skilled in designing and conducting analyses, as well as synthesizing recommendations in a structured and concise manner
- Ability to effectively present information (written, verbal, and visual), and communicate with all levels of the Company including Senior Leadership and union Leaders
- Ability to work within specific time frames in both supervised and unsupervised assignments
- Ability to adjust to quickly changing priorities
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel experience (pivot tables, look up functions, etc.), MS Access (DB queries, etc.), and PowerPoint
- Ability to use analytical skills to investigate and problem solve
- Ability to properly manage highly sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a Team
- Ability to juggle multiple mental demands including but are not limited to: detailed work, reading documents, problem solving, stress, reasoning, verbal and written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks and constant interruptions
Education
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience
- Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
- Analytical problem solving
- Databases and database reporting tools
- Data collection and analysis
- Airline operations
Licensing/Certification
Physical Abilities
- 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
Other Qualifications
- 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 (or applicable 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
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, holidays, and overtime
- Ability to work extended work hours as needed
- Occasional travel may be required
Competitive market salary from $80,350 per year to $89,300 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
Benefits youll 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 youll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plans vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plans vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Posting End Date
03/05/2024