Manager, Network Planning and Strategy

Porter Airlines Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Airlines is seeking a Manager, Network Planning and Strategy to lead the development of its expanding network across North America. In this pivotal role, you will analyze data, drive growth and innovation, and optimize flight operations for a competitive advantage, joining a dynamic team committed to enhancing passenger experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network planning and/or strategy within the airline industry.
• In-depth knowledge of the airline industry and Canada market.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of flight schedule strategy.
• Conduct profitability analysis of flight routes.
• Collaborate with Partnerships team to optimize codeshare partnerships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Tableau

Airline scheduling software

Job description

Job Summary

Porter Airlines is undergoing a period of significant growth, driven by our dedication to enhancing the passenger experience. We are extending our elevated economy service across North America, ensuring that all passengers enjoy a high-quality journey on every flight. Our expanding fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and Dash 8 aircraft facilitates this growth, enabling us to connect more communities and offer more convenient travel options.

Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our network. As our Manager, Network Planning and Strategy, you will be the architect of Porter's expanding network, directly influencing our future hub strategy and driving our ambitious growth plans. You will leverage your analytical expertise and industry knowledge to optimize our network, identify new opportunities, and ensure we maintain a competitive edge. This isn't just a planning role; it's a chance to sculpt the very fabric of our airline, navigating the dynamic competitive landscape and seizing opportunities to connect Canadians to the world.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Network Development:

• Lead the development and execution of Porter's flight schedule strategy, encompassing flight timings, growth phasing, and hub structure optimization.
• Craft and present compelling seasonal growth plans to senior leadership, providing data-driven recommendations for network expansion.
• Develop and maintain long-range schedules to guide the airline's financial and operational planning, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Profitability and Performance Analysis:

• Conduct ongoing profitability analysis of flight routes, identifying risks and opportunities to maximize revenue and optimize resource allocation.
• Provide critical capacity input for the annual budget process, aligning with profitability and utilization targets.
• Monitor and report on competitive market dynamics, identifying emerging trends and potential threats.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of industry data, proactively seeking and integrating new data sources to enhance network planning decisions.
• Leverage data analytics to identify network optimization opportunities and drive strategic initiatives.

Partnership and Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with the Partnerships team to analyze and optimize existing and potential codeshare, interline, and joint venture partnerships.
• Represent Porter in the ongoing development of strategic network partnerships.
• Maintain strong communication and collaboration with key commercial stakeholders, including Revenue Management, Sales, and Marketing.

Communication and Reporting:

• Develop and deliver clear and concise presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint to communicate network objectives, changes, and accomplishments to diverse stakeholders.
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety:Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.

• Teamwork:Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

• Passenger/Customer Service:Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).

• Initiative:Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

• Results Focus:Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.

• Fostering Communication:Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

• Exemplifying Integrity: Treating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with team members and the broader community.

• Inspiring Others: Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers.

• People Leadership: Assuming a leadership role in helping others achieve excellent results.

• Leading Change: Recognizing the need for change, being open to new ideas and methods, and championing transformational change within the organization and beyond.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network planning and/or strategy within the airline industry.
• In-depth knowledge of the airline industry and the Canada market.
• A strategic thinker with a passion for driving growth and innovation.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a knack for translating data into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and inspire stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative leader with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Experience with financial planning and budgeting.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a requirement, with proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications an asset.
• Experience with airline network O&D analysis software is an asset.
• Experience with airline scheduling software (Zulu, Sabre or similar) is an asset.
• Data analytics expertise, including experience in SQL and Tableau, is considered an asset.
• University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a Mathematical or Science discipline is an asset.

Location

Toronto Downtown Office (250 Yonge Street) #LI-Hybrid

Company Description

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline in the World Airline Star Rating. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.