Network Planning Analyst - HDQ

swa; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Airlines is seeking a Network Planning Analyst to translate network and industry data into actionable insights that support flight schedules and planning strategies. You will analyze revisions, identify trends, and develop recommendations for leaders and staff, collaborating across teams to align commercial and operational priorities.

You will work at our Dallas headquarters, applying your analytical thinking, creativity, and communication skills to support a reliable operation for

Qualifications

• Requires strong teamwork and attention to detail.
• Proficient in data analysis and presenting findings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Use flight scheduling software at an intermediate level to adjust flights and equipment for optimal schedules.
• Assist with complex, high-visibility schedule revisions.
• Monitor checklists to create zero-defect flight schedules and analyze impact of changes.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Amadeus

Job description

Department:

Network Planning

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

Job Summary

As a Network Planning Analyst, you'll help translate network and industry data into clear, actionable insights that support Southwest's flight schedules and Network Planning strategies. You'll analyze and communicate critical schedule revisions, identify trends, and develop recommendations for executive Leaders, frontline Employees, and other key stakeholders. Through frequent collaboration across Network Planning and other Teams, you'll build a comprehensive understanding of Southwest's network and help align commercial and operational priorities. Your analytical thinking, creativity, and communication skills will contribute to strategic initiatives and schedule designs that support a reliable operation for our Employees and Customers.

Additional Details

The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the flight scheduling software at an intermediate level to be able to add, delete, change equipment, and adjust flights to produce the best schedule possible
• Assists with complex, highly visible flight schedule revisions
• Monitor a checklist to create zero-defect flight schedules
• Utilize various scheduling techniques to clear violations of operational constraints while minimizing impact to commercial timings
• Identify complex schedule changes and how to apply these in the schedule software
• Analyze impact of changes to operational and commercial constraints in the schedule
• Understand the impact changes to the schedule have on the system and Customer
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue and reduce costs in the schedule
• Create the individual week schedules in preparation for schedule publication
• Utilize the flight scheduling software to be able to finalize and create files for distribution
• Utilize Amadeus products to check flight loads and validate schedules
• Assist with complex, highly visible flight schedule reporting
• Apply knowledge and skills of analysis, business processes, tools, domains, project methodologies, requirements definitions, and testing to solve a range of problems
• Develop standard reports by building queries to pull and organize data from various sources, establishing the frequency, and validating the necessity of the report based upon the needs of the organization
• Identify problems, performs root cause analysis, investigates information, performs impact analysis, and formulates and executes plans to develop solutions
• Create and presents data analytics, both written and oral, to Manager
• Provide routine and ad hoc reporting regarding flight schedule revisions to Team
• Communicate business insights and analysis regarding flight schedule revisions
• Deliver timely, zero-defect data analysis
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work well with others as part of a Team
• Ability to execute a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to partner with Technology and other work groups to enhance data quality and accessibility
• Ability to transform raw data into easily understood, presentable and actionable findings
• Ability to answer business questions using experience, logical reasoning and analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and prioritize accordingly
• Ability and desire to take ownership of individual and Team deliverables

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Intermediate level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in: Airline network planning including flight schedule alignment with commercial and operational impact, industry-leading capabilities, and aircraft scheduling techniques or related experience
• Microsoft Excel or related spreadsheet programs
• Microsoft Office suite
• Written and verbal communication
• Handling multiple concurrent projects and prioritizing accordingly