Schedule Optimization Analyst - Temporary

Air Canada; Dorval; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Canada in Montréal aims to optimize schedules within its Network Planning team to enhance profitability and customer experience. The Schedule Optimization Analyst will work on adjusting the commercial schedule and coordinating with multiple internal groups to maintain network integrity.

The role requires airline scheduling experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to identify opportunities and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Airline experience with operational and commercial knowledge.
• Experience with aircraft scheduling or similar scheduling experience.
• Ability to rapidly grasp impacts of schedule modifications on overall network.
• Initiative in identifying schedule opportunities and threats and in implementing solutions.
• Mastery of information technology tools such as MS Office automation.

Responsibilities

• Make adjustments to commercial schedule based on KPI’s such as YoY evaluations on RPM, ASM, Yield, RASM, and historical Flight Profitability.
• Manage short-to-medium-term schedule adjustments (3–300+ days) to meet or exceed commercial targets while maintaining operational integrity and maximizing overall network profitability.
• Ensure network schedule integrity at all times.
• Identify and incorporate commercial and operational requirements into the schedule while preserving or improving network profitability.
• Develop operationally feasible schedules which minimize costs of delivery across all stakeholders.
• Maintain and optimize network connectivity and flight timings through effective schedule management.
• Optimize fleet assignment, utilization & manage available fleet.
• Coordinate with operational branches to optimize manpower planning requirements.

Skills

Airline scheduling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Team player

Deadline-driven

Education

University degree

Tools

Sabre Schedule Manager

MS Office

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's continued growth and success, the Schedule Optimization Analyst resides in Network Planning branch, within the Scheduling and Network Planning team that manages Air Canada’s flying schedules and network. Main objective is the continued development of the schedule along commercial and operational lines in accordance with corporate objectives for profitability, growth, competitive market position and customer experience.

Other Significant Interactions

• Cargo
• Jazz
• Revenue Management
• Sales
• Financial Evaluations
• Operational branches (Maintenance, Airports, System Operation Control, Flight Crewing, Dispatch etc.)
• External parties such as Airport Authorities and slot coordinators

Responsibilities

• Make adjustments to commercial schedule based on Commercial KPI’s such as YoY evaluations on RPM, ASM, Yield, RASM, and historical Flight Profitability
• Manage short-to medium-term schedule adjustments (3–300+ days) to meet or exceed commercial targets while maintaining operational integrity and maximizing overall network profitability
• Ensure network schedule integrity at all times
• Identify and incorporate commercial and operational requirements (e.g., asset changes, connectivity, maintenance, block time adjustments) into the schedule while preserving or improving network profitability
• Develop operationally feasible schedules which minimize costs of delivery across all stakeholders
• Maintain and optimize network connectivity and flight timings through effective schedule management
• Optimize fleet assignment, utilization & manage available fleet
• Ensure seamless integration of regional airline flying in the planned schedule
• Maintain strong interfaces and communicate requirements with operational & commercial groups
• Coordinate with operational branches to optimize manpower planning requirements
• Support slot portfolio management
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with stakeholders across the organization

Qualifications

• Airline experience, including operational and commercial knowledge
• University degree an asset
• Experience with aircraft scheduling or similar scheduling experience
• Ability to rapidly grasp impacts of schedule modifications on overall network
• Initiative in identifying schedule opportunities and threats and in implementing solutions
• Mastery of information technology tools such as MS Office automation
• Knowledge of scheduling tools such as Sabre Schedule Manager and other scheduling systems an asset
• Logical and analytical skills including the ability to question system outputs and to solve complex problems
• Prioritization and time management skills
• Communication skills including the ability to resolve conflicts
• Knowledge of Air Canada financial and accounting concepts such as variable and fixed costs concepts and cost accounting
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment
• Negotiation skills and team player
• 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 are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

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.