Manager, Network Planning and Strategy

Porter Airlines Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in air travel is seeking a Manager of Network Planning and Strategy to shape the future of its network. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your analytical skills and industry expertise to develop strategic flight schedules, optimize routes, and drive growth. This is a unique opportunity to influence the airline's direction while ensuring high-quality journeys for passengers. Join a company committed to enhancing the passenger experience and be part of a dynamic team that connects Canadians to the world.

Qualifications

• Experience in airline network planning or strategy is essential.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of flight schedule strategies.
• Analyze route profitability and optimize resource use.
• Create clear presentations for stakeholders using PowerPoint.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Strategic Thinking

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Economics

Degree in Statistics

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Airline Scheduling Software

Job description

Join to apply for the Manager, Network Planning and Strategy role at Porter Airlines Inc.

Porter Airlines is experiencing significant growth, driven by our commitment to enhancing the passenger experience. We are expanding our elevated economy service across North America, ensuring high-quality journeys for all passengers. Our growing fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and Dash 8 aircraft supports this expansion, connecting more communities and offering more convenient travel options.

Join us and be a key player in shaping our network's future. As the Manager of Network Planning and Strategy, you will be responsible for developing Porter's network, influencing hub strategies, and driving growth. You will use your analytical skills and industry knowledge to optimize our network, identify new opportunities, and maintain our competitive edge. This role offers a unique chance to influence the airline's strategic direction and connect Canadians to the world.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Network Development
• Lead the development and execution of flight schedule strategies, including timings, growth phases, and hub structure optimization.
• Present seasonal growth plans to senior leadership, supported by data-driven insights.
• Develop and maintain long-term schedules aligned with financial and operational goals.

• Profitability and Performance Analysis
• Analyze route profitability, identify risks and opportunities to maximize revenue, and optimize resource use.
• Contribute to budgeting with capacity and profitability insights.
• Monitor market trends and competitive dynamics.

• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Ensure data accuracy and seek new data sources to improve planning decisions.
• Use analytics to identify network optimization opportunities.

• Partnership and Collaboration
• Work with the Partnerships team on codeshare, interline, and joint venture strategies.
• Represent Porter in developing strategic network partnerships.
• Communicate effectively with commercial stakeholders such as Revenue Management, Sales, and Marketing.

• Communication and Reporting
• Create clear presentations for stakeholders using PowerPoint.
• Participate in Porter’s Safety Management System, reporting hazards and incidents, and promoting safety policies.

Behavioral Competencies

• Safety awareness, teamwork, customer service, initiative, results focus, communication, integrity, leadership, and change management.

Qualifications

• Experience in airline network planning or strategy.
• Knowledge of the airline industry and the Canadian market.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with financial planning, Excel, airline scheduling software, and data analytics tools like SQL and Tableau is an asset.
• Degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, or related fields is preferred.

Location

Toronto Downtown Office (250 Yonge Street)

Company Description

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating economy air travel with hospitality and style. Our fleet serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. We are an Official 4-Star Airline. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow us on social media.