Senior Analyst - International Scheduling

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) / flight privileges

Job summary

United Airlines in Chicago is seeking a Senior Analyst for International Scheduling to develop and optimize network and scheduling strategies that drive profitability and operational efficiency. You will work with planning, operations, and commercial teams to assess opportunities and deliver data-driven recommendations.

The role is hybrid (roughly 50% on-site at the Chicago office and 50% remote) and requires strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and experience with large data sets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in network planning, scheduling, analytics, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; experience with large datasets.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and influence planning through data-driven recommendations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Interview required to meet job qualification.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and optimize international scheduling strategies to support network performance, profitability, and operational feasibility.
• Prepare scenario evaluations to support scheduling and network planning decisions.
• Gather, validate, and interpret data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with network planning, operations, commercial, and other cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and scheduling priorities.
• Participate in cross-departmental projects and planning activities that influence schedule design, capacity deployment, and business outcomes.
• Evaluate scheduling performance and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision quality.
• Support schedule publication activities and contribute to planning adjustments that align market demand with operational constraints.
• Present findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to stakeholders and leadership to support informed decision-making.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

BI tools

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what's next. Let's define tomorrow, together.

Description

About the Job

The Senior Analyst, International Scheduling plays a key role in developing and optimizing airline network and scheduling strategies that support profitability, operational efficiency, and customer value. This position combines strategic analysis, schedule development, and cross-functional collaboration to help shape the airline's international schedule. The role works closely with planning, operations, and commercial teams to evaluate opportunities, identify improvements, and support business objectives through data-driven insights. This is an opportunity to contribute to a world-class network planning organization while influencing critical scheduling decisions that impact customers and the business.

Core Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and optimize international scheduling strategies to support network performance, profitability, and operational feasibility
• Prepare scenario evaluations to support scheduling and network planning decisions
• Gather, validate, and interpret data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with network planning, operations, commercial, and other cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and scheduling priorities
• Participate in cross-departmental projects and planning activities that influence schedule design, capacity deployment, and business outcomes
• Evaluate scheduling performance and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision quality
• Support schedule publication activities and contribute to planning adjustments that align market demand with operational constraints
• Present findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to stakeholders and leadership to support informed decision-making

Note: This position provides a hybrid work arrangement including approximately 50% of the time spent working onsite at our Chicago office location and 50% remotely.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in network planning, scheduling, strategy, analytics, logistics, aviation planning, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree required
• Demonstrated experience gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to support strategic decision-making
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint, along with experience working with large datasets
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and influence planning outcomes through data-driven recommendations
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies for responsible AI use, data privacy and security.
• Experience in airline scheduling, network planning, fleet strategy, or capacity planning
• Experience using SQL for data analysis and reporting
• Experience with business intelligence reporting and competitive intelligence methodologies
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to translate complex analytical findings into actionable business recommendations
• Experience leading projects or strategic initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups

The base pay range for this role is $81,795.00 to $106,602.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [e-mail]