Analyst Network Planning (m/f/d)

As “Analyst Network Planning (m/f/d)”, you will be an important part of the Network Planning team of SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, with the main task of closely analyzing and evaluating the network performance of SunExpress and its partner airlines to drive actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Improve the existing network of SunExpress and its partners based on pre-defined KPIs.
• Help to develop and establish new routes and destinations.
• Build and maintain models to forecast demand, revenue, and profitability across various routes.
• Continuously monitor the booking development and competitor landscape.
• Internal coordination with sales, revenue management, scheduling, business intelligence, strategy, and operational departments.
• Project work and preparation of board/decision papers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, statistics, or aviation.
• Experience with forecasting models and demand analysis.
• Ability to manipulate and interpret large datasets to drive actionable insights.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Broaden understanding and knowledge of the global airline industry with a focus on Europe.
• Previous work experience in the transport/logistics industry and/or in data analytics/engineering is advantageous.
• Very good MS Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present data and findings.
• Very good English speaking and writing skills.
• German language speaking skill is favorable.

About SunExpress

Established in 1989 as a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, SunExpress acts as a tourism ambassador between Türkiye and Europe with over 30 years of experience and leisure airline expertise. SunExpress flies to more than 175 routes to 30 countries and carries more than 11 million passengers every year. With its headquarters in Antalya and Frankfurt and bases in Izmir and Ankara, SunExpress has more than 4000 employees and a fleet of 66 aircraft. SunExpress was named the 'Best Leisure Airline in Europe' in the 2023 and 2024 global survey by Skytrax. As one of the leading providers of holiday flights, SunExpress, as an equal opportunity employer, welcomes all applicants regardless of individual differences. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength. All decisions about our current and potential talent are based solely on criteria that have nothing to do with an applicant's personal characteristics, which are irrelevant to job performance. At SunExpress, we focus only on competence, expertise, skills, and experience.