Network Planning Analyst

Air Canada; Dorval; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in Canada is seeking a Network Planner who will optimize flight schedules and evaluate market opportunities. This role involves analyzing data to make strategic recommendations while ensuring profitability and operational integrity. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field and 1-2 years of experience in airline planning. Strong skills in data analysis and MS Office are necessary. The airline values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in airline scheduling, planning, or revenue management.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and short deadlines.
• Ability to analyze large quantities of data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new market/route opportunities.
• Optimize profitability of the entire network plan.
• Develop flight schedules ensuring operational integrity.

Skills

Creativity

Data analysis

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Time management

Education

University degree in Airline Management, Business, Mathematics, Statistics or Economics

Job description

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

To support Air Canada continued growth and success, the North America Network Planning team is expanding its team that determines Air Canada’s flying schedule and network. The main objective is to develop the flying schedule and provide analysis to manage Air Canada’s route network in accordance with corporate objectives for profitability, growth, and competitive market position.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates new market/route opportunities for expansion and growth
• Assists in optimizing profitability of the entire network plan
• Develops flight schedules for Air Canada’s Network ensuring operational integrity
• Works with other members of the network planning team to provide analysis and recommendations for the most competitive and profitable route network and seasonal flight schedule including destinations, routing, capacity, frequency, flight departure and arrival timings
• Optimizes deployment of the Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express fleet to maximize asset utilization, revenues and profits
• Works with Air Canada’s operating groups to understand cost levers and manage schedule plan in a cost‑effective manner while maximizing profitability
• Monitors and analyzes competitors’ fleet plan, capacity, network and schedules; and develops appropriate strategic and tactical responses to market opportunities and threats within his/her area of responsibility
• Optimizes hub traffic flows balancing commercial objectives and operational constraints and revenue/cost trade‑offs. Redesign/reroute passenger flows with hub bypasses where appropriate to improve the product, reduce cost, gain competitive advantage, and increase network profitability
• Effectively uses network planning and scheduling tools
• Liaises with all Commercial stakeholders, including RM, Sales, Alliances and Marketing to ensure that the network strategy is well understood and successfully implemented
• Participates in discussions and manages relationships with airports
• Prepares presentations for various stakeholders throughout the company
• Conducts analysis and prepares presentations in support of discussions with JV partners

Qualifications

• University degree in Airline Management, Business, Mathematics, Statistics or Economics is an asset
• High degree of creativity, innovation and resourcefulness in the context of airline planning and scheduling function
• Ability to translate strategic direction into seasonal schedule with strong insights
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and short deadlines
• Ability to analyze large quantities of data and present conclusions in a clear and concise manner
• One to two years’ experience in airline scheduling or planning or revenue management or demonstrated interest in aviation and airline business
• Core scheduling experience, or ability to learn, is an asset
• Self‑starter and able to work well under pressure in a team environment
• Strong MS Office skills (with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast‑paced environment

Conditions Of Employment

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.