Sr Analyst Crew Pairing

Sun Country Airlines; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision

HSA/FSA

Travel privileges

401(k) match

PTO

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

EAP

Fitness incentive

Job summary

Sun Country Airlines is seeking a Senior Analyst, Crew Pairing, to support network planning and operational performance. You will analyze flight schedules, evaluate crew pairing scenarios, and develop data-driven insights to improve reliability and efficiency.

Based in Minneapolis, MN, this full-time role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills. You will collaborate with multiple teams and contribute to financial and operational decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Data Science, Supply Chain, or a related quantitative field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• 2–5 years of relevant analytical, airline, operations, finance, planning, or optimization experience.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, data validation, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and meet applicable employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze flight schedules, network plans, operational processes, and resource utilization to identify improvement opportunities.
• Build and maintain models, forecasts, dashboards, KPI reports, and decision-support tools.
• Develop and evaluate crew pairing scenarios that balance operational reliability, resource utilization, and crew quality of life.
• Assess financial and operational impacts associated with schedule, fleet, staffing, and process changes.
• Partner with Network Planning, Operations, Crew Planning, Flight Operations, Inflight, Ground Operations, Revenue Management, Finance, and Technology stakeholders.
• Support implementation of approved recommendations, measure outcomes, and communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data validation

Communication

Prioritization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Data Science, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We’re not your average airline. We’re agile, resilient, and full of unique opportunity. Here, you can grow as part of an ambitious team that safely and collectively supports each other, our travelers, and our community. Together, we're making travel more attainable.

With more than 40 years of Minnesota roots, we're a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as charter and cargo operations around the world. At Sun Country, you'll be part of a growing airline, and an enthusiastic team focused on connecting our community with their favorite people and places.

• Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
• PPO and high-deductible health plans
• Health savings accounts (HSA and FSA)
• Dependent Care
• Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
• 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
• Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support

Sr. Analyst Crew Pairing Overview:

The Senior Analyst, Crew Pairing supports Sun Country Airlines' planning and operational performance by analyzing network plans, operating constraints, resource utilization, and financial outcomes. The role also evaluates the Amazon network and recommends changes that improve operational reliability and efficiency. This role develops data-driven insights, scenarios, forecasts, dashboards, and recommendations that support effective operational decision-making.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Analyze flight schedules, network plans, operational processes, and resource utilization to identify improvement opportunities.
• Build and maintain models, forecasts, dashboards, KPI reports, and decision-support tools.
• Develop and evaluate crew pairing scenarios that balance operational reliability, resource utilization, and crew quality of life.
• Assess financial and operational impacts associated with schedule, fleet, staffing, and process changes.
• Partner with Network Planning, Operations, Crew Planning, Flight Operations, Inflight, Ground Operations, Revenue Management, Finance, and Technology stakeholders.
• Support implementation of approved recommendations, measure outcomes, and communicate results to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Data Science, Supply Chain, or a related quantitative field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• 2–5 years of relevant analytical, airline, operations, finance, planning, or optimization experience.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, data validation, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and meet applicable employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Private Pilot License, Commercial Pilot License, or equivalent aviation training.
• Experience with S3RUS.
• Experience with AIMS crew management, pairing, rostering, tracking, or optimization tools.
• Previous airline experience in Network Planning, Schedule Planning, Operations Performance, Crew Planning, Revenue Management, Finance, Flight Operations, or related functions.
• Experience with SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable analytical and visualization tools.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, simulation, optimization, operations research, project management, or change management.
• Knowledge of airline economics, aircraft routing, fleet utilization, crew legality, operational constraints, and airline performance metrics.
• Familiarity with applicable FAA regulations and Safety Management System principles.

Compensation:

Pay: $80-95,000. This is the base compensation hiring for this role.

Classification:

Full-Time, Exempt

Work Location:

Minneapolis, MN (onsite)

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to provide a summary of key responsibilities and the anticipated work environment of an accountant. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of job duties. Position expectations may change as the needs, or the requirements of the organization evolve.

AAP/EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Sun Country Airlines respects and values every employee’s contribution to our business. We believe that an important part of our strength comes from our people and their array of perspectives.