Operations Schedule Planning Analyst

easyJet Airline Company PLC; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline is seeking an Operations Schedule Planning Analyst to support the design of the flight schedule. This full-time role, based at Luton Airport, involves analysis of operational schedules and collaboration with various teams to ensure efficiency. Candidates should have a degree in a numerical field and strong analytical skills. The position supports hybrid working with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to extract insights from data.
• Experience in facilitating trade-off discussions.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collate and verify future schedules against operational schedule parameters.
• Model and calibrate future performance for operational resilience.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to balance operational performance and commercial considerations.
• Conduct research for continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic analytical experience

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with MS SQL Studio

Familiarity with Python

Familiarity with Tableau

Education

Degree in a numerical or analytical field

Job description

Overview

Operations Schedule Planning Analyst (16316)

We are seeking an Operations Schedule Planning Analyst to join our Operations Planning department. This role reports to the Operations Schedule Manager and supports the design of the commercial flight schedule by assuring it is safe, operationally feasible and cost efficient. The role will work closely with Scheduling and Operational teams, leading the coordination of future schedule activities.

Responsibilities

• Collate and verify future schedules against operational schedule parameters using analytical tools.
• Model and calibrate future performance to ensure the right operational resilience, in line with pre‑agreed KPIs.
• Collaborate with operational and commercial stakeholders to balance operational performance and commercial considerations.
• Conduct research and development on concepts and initiatives to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strategic analytical experience with the ability to extract insights from data and facilitate trade‑off discussions.
• Degree or equivalent experience in a numerical or analytical field.
• Meticulous attention to detail; proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with MS SQL Studio, Python, and Tableau.
• Ability to use data modelling to drive initiatives that enhance operational performance.

Location & Hours

This is a full‑time role based in Luton Airport, working 40 hours per week. Hybrid working is supported with three days per week in the office.

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We encourage individuality, empower our people to seize the initiative, and never stop learning. We value performance and potential and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.

Business Area

Operations

Primary Location

Luton Airport