Crew Optimization Analyst

Vueling Airlines SA; Viladecans; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading European airline is seeking a Crew Optimization Analyst to enhance crew planning through effective data analysis and optimization processes. The role involves supporting the optimization environment, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with multiple departments. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Engineering, strong analytical skills, and experience with data analysis tools. This position is based in Viladecans, offering an opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Servicios

staff travel

discounts

flexible working model

Formación

• Degree in Engineering.
• Experience in airline crew planning, operations, or data analytics preferred.
• Exposure to Jeppesen tools is valued.
• Hands-on experience in data analysis (Excel, SQL, or Power BI).

Responsabilidades

• Run and monitor daily optimization processes in Jeppesen.
• Validate optimization results and propose adjustments.
• Analyze optimization KPIs for data-driven insights.
• Identify opportunities to refine optimization logic.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical orientation

Detail orientation

Collaboration

Continuous improvement mindset

Adaptability

Educación

Degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Welcome to this recruitment process with Vueling!

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At Vueling, we love things to happen. We always do our best to go one step further and do it better. We invite our people to celebrate their unique strengths, work as a team to overcome challenges and achieve their goals for the greater good.

Our team is made of great professionals. Great and passionate people who collaborate, support and complement each other's skills.

We are one of Europe's leading low-cost airlines, with special relevance in the Spanish domestic market, as well as in France and Italy.

Job Purpose

The Crew Optimization Analyst supports the continuous development, operation, and improvement of Vueling’s crew optimization environment. Working closely with the Crew Optimization Supervisor, this role contributes to the configuration, execution, and analysis of Jeppesen optimization tools to help deliver efficient, compliant, and high-quality rosters. The position plays a key part in validating optimization inputs and outputs, identifying improvement opportunities, performing testing, and generating insights through data analysis. The Analyst also supports cross‑functional collaboration and contributes to increasing automation, enhancing optimization performance, and driving continuous improvement across all crew planning processes.

Main Accountabilities

Main Responsibilities – Tasks

Optimization Execution & System Support

• Run and monitor daily optimization processes in Jeppesen (Pairing, Rostering, and other modules as applicable).
• Ensure data integrity and correct configuration of rules, constraints, and parameters in every optimization cycle.
• Validate optimization results, identify anomalies, and propose corrective adjustments.

Model Validation & Testing

• Support the testing and calibration of optimization models and parameters to ensure accuracy, robustness, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in validation cycles for new releases, rule updates, and system enhancements.
• Document test results, issues, and recommended improvements.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze optimization KPIs (efficiency, robustness, cost drivers, quality‑of‑life metrics).
• Deliver data‑driven insights to improve roster quality, productivity, and cost performance.

Continuous Improvement & System Enhancement

• Identify opportunities to refine rules, cost structures, stability settings, and other optimization logic.
• Support implementation of improvements with internal IT teams, Jeppesen, and external partners.
• Contribute ideas and experimentation for new optimization methods, automation approaches, and digital enhancements.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Crew Rostering Planners, Manpower Planning, Crew Tracking, and Human Factors team to ensure alignment and consistency in planning processes.
• Support communication and training related to system changes, optimization impacts, and best practices.
• Assist the Supervisor in preparing materials for stakeholders and management reviews.

Main Relationships

• Internal: Crew Rostering, Crew Tracking, Strategy team, Tech, Safety.
• External: Jeppesen, consultants, data providers.

Education

• Degree in Engineering.
• Specialization or coursework in Optimization, Data Analytics, Operations Research, or similar is a plus.

Experience

• Experience in airline Crew Planning, Operations, Data Analytics or similar fields is a plus, but not required.
• Previous exposure to Jeppesen Crew Rostering and/or Pairing tools is highly valued.
• Hands‑on experience in data analysis (Excel, SQL, Power BI or equivalent).
• Experience supporting system testing, model validation, or process improvement initiatives is a plus.

Competencies

• Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills: Comfortable working with complex datasets, interpreting optimization outputs, and identifying root causes.
• Technical Orientation: Understanding of optimization principles, crew management rules, and data processing.
• Detail Orientation: Strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and data quality.
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work closely with multiple departments and explain analytical findings clearly.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive in spotting inefficiencies and proposing enhancements.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast‑paced operational environment with frequent changes.

Languages

• English: B2–C1
• Spanish: C1

Location

Viladecans, Barcelona.

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