Analyst - Network & Fleet Strategy

United Airlines • Chicago, IL

359d • $64,885 - $88,440

About The Position

There's never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We're on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose - Connecting People, Uniting the World - is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we're growing - in the years ahead, we'll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world? At United, we like to solve puzzles. From where we fly to when we fly, and even what planes we fly, our Network Planning team crafts flight schedules and routes that connect you with hundreds of destinations around the world, while our Alliances team connects you with even more locations across the globe by partnering with other airlines to get you to the places that matter most. With over 4,500 direct and connecting flights across 5 continents daily, and the largest international route network of any U.S. based airline, our team designs travel experiences that our customers - and employees - love. Get ready to work on our biggest puzzle when you join the Network Planning & Alliances team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Transportation/Logistics, Mathematics, or related area of study.
• At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking skills; ability to take complex problems and build logical solution frameworks.
• Experience with data analysis and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to organize and keep track of many facts.
• Ability to handle simultaneous projects and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, desire to learn, ability to take initiative.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the valuation of new aircraft, aircraft layouts, and retirement scenarios.
• Model the revenue potential, costs, and NPV/payback of various scenarios, as well as other aircraft-related projects that impact United's Network.
• Prepare and present slides that tell a story and summarize key findings.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis on the competitive landscape of the industry and future strategy of United.
• Assist in the creation of Board of Director materials.
• Partner with a broad range of collaborators including Finance, revenue management, and tech ops.
• Present updates and findings to senior leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Flight privileges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees