Analyst Schedule Planning

JetBlue; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

JetBlue in New York is seeking an Analyst Schedule Planning to join the Schedule Planning Team. You will analyze and build out the airline's schedules, collaborating across departments to ensure plans align with operating metrics.

Responsibilities include maintaining cadence, generating proposals, coordinating with Route Planning, creating ad-hoc scenarios, and producing reports. This role requires 2+ years of analytical work, strong communication, and travel availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years relevant work experience.
• 2 years analytical experience.
• Ability to manage numerous schedules and resolve scheduling issues under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel overnight (10%).
• Authorized to work in the US; visa sponsorship not available.
• Pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain JetBlue's cadenced schedule process.
• Generate schedule proposals to Operating departments to align with constraints, cost targets, fleet plan, staffing and metrics.
• Collaborate with Route Planning to adjust schedules for demand and P&L performance in new/existing markets.
• Coordinate cross-functional scheduling with other departments to embrace JetBlue's vision.
• Create ad-hoc schedule scenarios to support Commercial and Operational projects and analysis.
• Explain schedules to operating departments and implement actions.
• Support other teams with ad-hoc planning requests and regular reports.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical experience

Written communication

Verbal communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Aviation/Finance/ Economics/ Business/ Statistics/ Hospitality/ Engineering/ Logistics/ Computer Studies)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Sabre AirVision

Job description

Position Summary:

The Analyst Schedule Planning is an essential member of the Schedule Planning Team, involved in the analysis and build-out of the airline's schedules. This role involves collaborating closely with teams across the organization, and helps to ensure schedules align to meet the company's operating metrics.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintains JetBlue's cadenced schedule process
• Generates schedule proposals to all Operating departments to ensure final monthly schedules align with operating constraints, cost targets, fleet plan, staffing plans and meets the company's operating metrics
• Works closely with the Route Planning team reviewing schedule patterns and adjusting schedules to align with anticipated passenger demand and profit and loss (P&L) performance in new and existing markets
• Coordinates functions of the Scheduling Team with the functions of other departments internal and external to the Planning Department to ensure that the needs and accomplishments of the department embrace the vision of the company
• Creates ad-hoc schedule scenarios to support Commercial and Operational projects and analysis
• Works with all operating departments to help them fully understand the schedule and put it to action
• Other duties may include supporting other commercial teams with ad-hoc planning requests and producing daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an Aviation related field, Finance, Economics, Business, Statistics, Hospitality, Engineering, Logistics, Computer Studies, or a related discipline; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
• Two (2) years of analytical experience
• Ability to effectively manage numerous schedules and resolve scheduling issues independently under tight deadlines on an ongoing basis
• Strong written and verbal communication ability
• Candidates must demonstrate analysis, interpretation, and communication skills in a work sample assessment
• Available for overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• One (1) year of airline planning and/or scheduling experience
• Understanding of airline operations and planningas it relates to the development of the schedule
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Past experience with Sabre AirVision suite or comparable scheduling tool
• Ability to work well with all levels of leadership
• Strong attention to detail

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Fun and Passion
• Promote JetBlue's #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue's confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• Traditional office environment

Physical Effort:

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently (Sedentary)

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is between $67,000.00 and $101,000.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue's total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.