Network Planning Analyst

Vueling Airlines SA; Viladecans; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading low-cost airline in Spain is seeking a Flight Program Manager in Viladecans. The role involves managing flight schedules, optimizing for profitability, and ensuring operational efficiency in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a strong background in aeronautical management and proficiency in data analysis tools, especially Excel. Join our team and contribute to a culture focused on collaboration and excellence.

Servicios

Staff travel

Flexible working model

Employee discounts

Formación

• Preferred backgrounds include Aeronautical Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years in related industries, preferably in analytical roles.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and optimize flight schedules for profitability.
• Enhance responsiveness of the flight schedule to operational demands.
• Coordinate with various departments to align flights and resources.

Conocimientos

Analytical

Strategic thinking

Assertive communication

Teamwork

Dynamism

Results Oriented

Educación

Aeronautical Engineering

Business Administration

Herramientas

Excel

Data visualisation tools

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Welcome to this recruitment process with Vueling!

Applying is your first step to having the opportunity to join the first Top Employer airline in Europe. We hope the information you find hereencourages you to apply so we can get to know you and stay connected.

Let's start by getting to know us better!

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

Support the management and optimization of Vueling's flight program across the whole network, ensuring seasonal assignments are aligned with operational needs and strategic business objectives, while optimizing flight schedules to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Main Accountabilities

• Achieve a flight schedule that maximizes profitability while meeting operational constraints and strategic goals.
• Enhance the adaptability and responsiveness of the flight schedule to changes in market conditions and operational demands.
• Establish a consistent and optimized weekly framework that can be adapted for various operational needs and seasonal variations.
• Tailor the flight operations to capitalize on unique seasonal opportunities, enhancing revenue and customer satisfaction during peak periods.
• Maintain a flexible and dynamic scheduling environment that can quickly adapt to unforeseen changes or last-minute operational challenges.
• Optimize the use of aircraft and crew by aligning flight capacity with current demand, ensuring operational efficiency and financial profitability.
• Enhance coordination and communication across departments, leading to a more cohesive strategy and execution of the flight program.
• Ensure that adjustments to the flight program are executed efficiently, leading to improved operational performance and customer satisfaction.
• Successfully introduce and manage charter flights that meet the specific needs of various clients, thereby generating additional revenue.

Main Responsibilities - Tasks

• Assist in managing Vueling's network-wide flight programs, ensuring that the schedules align with strategic business and operational needs.
• Engage in various planning cycles to ensure the airline\'s flight operations are prepared for future demands and adjustments are made in response to emerging trends and data.
• Develop a baseline weekly schedule that serves as a template for operational planning across different seasons.
• Apply detailed adjustments to the flight schedule based on specific needs of sub-seasons like holiday periods or special events.
• Concentrate efforts on immediate planning requirements, ensuring that the flight schedule is responsive to last-minute changes and operational urgencies.
• Evaluate the profitability and operational feasibility of existing flight schedules and propose capacity adjustments, either increasing or reducing flights as needed.
• Work closely with scheduling, revenue management, and strategy teams to integrate their inputs into the flight planning process.
• Oversee the practical application of changes to the flight schedule based on the planning team\'s recommendations.
• Participate in the planning and execution of charter flights, coordinating closely with the sales team and other stakeholders.

Main Relationships

• Scheduling Department: Collaborates closely to align the flight schedules with operational capabilities and resource availability.
• Network Strategy: Works together to integrate strategic directives into the planning of flight schedules.
• Revenue Management: Coordinates to ensure that pricing and capacity decisions support the airline’s revenue goals.
• Operations Planning: Engages to confirm resource availability including aircraft and crew for the planned schedules.
• Sales Team: Interaction is necessary for the coordination and implementation of charter flights, ensuring alignment with sales strategies and customer requirements.

Education

• Aeronautical Engineering/Aeronautical Management or related careers with a strong numerical component are preferred, such as engineering, economics, business administration (BA), or management.

Experience

• Experience in aviation is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in related industries, such as transportation/logistics, is also a plus in analytical roles focused on business.
• Experience with data visualisation tools and capacity to manage large datasets effectively would be advantageous.
• High level of Excel required.

Competencies

• Analytical
• Strategic thinking
• Assertive communication
• Teamwork
• Dynamism
• Results Oriented

Languages

• English B2 - Spanish C1

Other

Capable of identifying and solving operational and strategic challenges related to flight planning.

Location

Barcelona-Viladecans, Spain.

Level

Pilots

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