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

All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Associate Network Planning Analyst delivers on our Purpose by developing and monitoring Southwest Airlines flight schedule strategies, ensuring initiatives are met by managing constraints and recommending solutions. This role will prepare and present thoughts and analysis using verbal and written communication to tell a compelling story that explains the analysis and supports the recommendation. The Associate Network Planning Analyst has strong communication skills and looks forward to the opportunity to be part of impactful initiatives.

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

Learn in a Team environment and individually to understand basic skills needed in Network Planning
Learn data sources, analysis methods, and calculations of key schedule, commercial, and operational metrics for gaining a baseline knowledge of how flight schedule decisions impact the different Teams across the Company
Learn to analyze the impact of changes to operational and commercial constraints in the schedule
Use data analytical tools including simulation and forecasting to evaluate and recommend efficiencies for schedule and operational improvements
Gather data to communicate business insights and realistic solutions
Seek opportunities to innovate, improve Network Planning processes, and implement efficiencies
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong analytical and software skills required; familiarity with data querying or reporting tools
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
Ability to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Ability to transform raw data into easily understood, presentable and actionable findings
Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Ability to provide full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and ask questions as appropriate
Skilled in understanding and applying information to contribute to the organization’s strategic plan
Ability to answer business questions using logical reasoning and analytical skills
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
Ability to collect, organize, visualize and assimilate data including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
Must possess strong organizational skills and execute with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to communicate in a flexible and effective manner

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Entry level experience, developing skills and knowledge in:
- Microsoft Office suite
- Microsoft Excel

Preferred: Experience in Tableau, Alteryx, Excel, SQL, PowerPoint
Preferred: Experience in storytelling with PowerPoint

Licensing/Certification

Physical Abilities

Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age (If the job has a different minimum age requirement, change 18 to applicable age)
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Pay & Benefits

Competitive market salary from $63,700.00 - $70,800.00 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

Benefits you'll love:

Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) 
Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***
Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

**401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Associate Network Planning Analyst

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