Flight Analyst

Virgin Australia Airlines; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted flights

Hybrid work style

Travel benefits

Wellbeing program

Casual dress option

Job summary

Virgin Australia in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Flight Analyst to own market portfolios and maximise revenue through data-led decisions. You will work with Demand Analysts and Revenue Leaders, using Sabre tools to optimise availability and pricing.

The role offers a flexible hybrid work style. A strong analytics background and RM experience are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, STEM, Aviation or related
• Strong track record in analytics, ideally revenue management
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify optimisation opportunities
• Analytical ability, problem solving and high attention to detail
• Ability to perform ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making
• Ability to influence decisions with data-led recommendations
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team
• Good Excel capability and knowledge of RM systems and inventory levers
• Understanding of competitor response mechanisms and impact on revenue

Responsibilities

• Own and actively manage a market portfolio to maximise revenue.
• Use RM systems and tools in line with best practice (Sabre RO alerts, Sabre Dynamic Availability).
• Monitor competitor pricing and market activity and respond to support commercial positioning.
• Manage flight-level overbooking parameters to balance revenue and operations.
• Conduct post-departure and performance analyses to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Demand Analysts to improve forecast accuracy and availability outside standard ranges.
• Provide insights on trading strategies and budgeting/forecasting.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement across processes and RM system usage.
• Support revenue opportunities and ad-hoc analyses with stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Revenue management

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Statistics/Economics/STEM/Aviation or related

Tools

Sabre RO alerts

Sabre Dynamic Availability

Revenue Management systems

Job description

We're the airline that dares to be different, bold, down-to-earth and built around giving our guests real choice. Safety is our backbone, service is our heartbeat, and our people are our superpower.

At Virgin Australia, we're on a mission to be Australia's most loved airline, for our people, our guests and our owners and we're looking for passionate talent to help take us even higher.

We're vibrant, authentic and unapologetically human. Here, you can bring your whole self, your Virgin Flair and your ambition to a team that champions individuality, innovation and a whole lot of heart. If you're excited by meaningful work, real opportunities to grow, and a culture where you can genuinely make a difference, you'll feel right at home with us

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Flight Analyst, you'll own a market portfolio and play a direct role in maximising revenue performance by actively managing flight-level availability within the focused activity window. Working closely with Demand Analysts, Revenue Leaders and other Revenue Management stakeholders, you'll make data-led decisions based on booking trends, market changes and competitor activity, while sharing continuous improvement strategies and best practice across similar markets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Own and actively manage a market portfolio, making flight-level availability decisions to maximise revenue in line with booking trends, demand shifts and market conditions.
• Use Revenue Management systems and tools in line with best practice, including Sabre RO alerts, Sabre Dynamic Availability and other inventory optimisation levers.
• Monitor competitor pricing and market activity, implementing tactical responses that support Virgin Australia’s commercial positioning.
• Manage flight-level overbooking parameters to capture revenue upside while balancing commercial outcomes and operational considerations.
• Conduct regular post-departure and performance analysis to understand key drivers, identify improvement opportunities and recommend actions.
• Partner with Demand Analysts to support event set-ups, improve demand forecast accuracy and optimise availability outside standard system range.
• Provide clear insights on market trading strategies, booking feasibility and commercial performance to support optimisation, budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Work closely with Demand Analysts, Revenue Leaders and other stakeholders to identify revenue opportunities, support ad-hoc analysis and strengthen team-wide use of systems and tools.
• Identify, own and drive continuous improvement opportunities across processes, decision-making, Revenue Management system usage and overall market performance.
• Actively identify, own and drive continuous improvement opportunities across key processes, decision-making and RM system usage to enhance overall performance.
• Provide clarity on trading strategies for your market

You'll be great in this role if you have…

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, STEM, Aviation, Travel or a related discipline, with a strong analytical focus
• A strong track record in analytical work, ideally with experience in revenue management
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify and capture optimisation opportunities
• Strong analytical ability, problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confidence performing ad-hoc analysis to support commercial analysis and decision-making
• The ability to influence decisions through clear, data-led recommendations
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work independently and as part of a team
• Good Excel capability and working knowledge of Revenue Management systems, tools and inventory optimisation levers
• An understanding of competitor response mechanisms, and how decision quality and tool usage influence revenue outcomes and team effectiveness

Please note: We are recruiting for both Senior Flight Analyst and Flight Analyst opportunities through this process. Candidates may be considered for either role based on their skills, experience and alignment to the requirements.

We're committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry - including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs One of Brisbane’s most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• 'Dress for Your Day' – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We're all individuals. And we love that. That's why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.