Manager Future Schedules

Southwest Airlines•Dallas, TX

22d•Onsite

About The Position

As Manager of the Future Schedules Team, you’ll lead the strategy behind Southwest’s flight schedule before it’s published, driving optimization, network design, and high-visibility projects that balance commercial and operational goals. You’ll guide a talented Team through critical decisions, oversee schedule adjustments, and partner with senior Leadership to adapt to shifting priorities. By owning the SkySuite module and advancing decision-support tools, you’ll improve efficiency and clarity while fostering innovation. Your Leadership ensures every schedule reflects Southwest’s commitment to reliability, flexibility, and connecting Customers to what matters most. 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. Model the Southwest Way Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage Employees Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a Culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Advanced-level consulting skills including quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, project management, stakeholder management, executive presentations, etc.
Ability to build and manage advisory relationships with Senior-Level Leaders
Ability to combine quantitative analysis, qualitative learnings, business objectives, and intrapersonal context into compelling, actionable storylines
Ability to apply learnings and context across projects to develop Southwest’s strategic network plan
Ability to influence Senior-Level decision making
Knowledge on sequencing of schedules in development while also conveying big-picture context to the team
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits
Ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities, translate broad objectives into concise action items, align with company goals and objectives, be aware of financial performance, and coordinate with operating departments to ensure schedule feasibility.
Ability to quickly implement initiatives, reassess priorities, and identify obstacles for Department success when Company priorities shift and financial as well as operational goals are being measured
Ability to understand and apply information to design the organization’s strategic plan
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading team(s)
Advanced level of Business Acumen in functional area
Seasoned and specialized knowledge in: Aviation consulting or management consulting
Analyzing airline performance in a strategic/commercial planning or management consulting organization (e.g. Revenue Management, Aviation Consulting, Market Planning, Network Planning, Data Science, Strategic Planning, Financial Planning & Analysis, etc.)
Commercial and operational performance metrics and targets within the transportation industry or aviation/logistic consulting
Aviation networks, network design strategies, location, and staffing constraints, and how to translate operational and commercial goals into long-term network strategies
Advanced skills in managing and developing People and building great Teams
Advanced knowledge of aircraft scheduling software or reporting tools such as Diio and SkySuite
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
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company information
Ability to work extended hours based on operational needs; on call 24/7
Must be able to travel overnight and internationally

Responsibilities

Identify strategic, operational, and financial risks. Incorporate risk considerations into decision-making
Develop high-quality commercial plans and the execution of schedule modifications in line with Company goals
Lead through the adoption of new tools/processes and guide through change leadership
Drive processes and tool development to ensure alignment across the Department
Lead, own, and communicate analytic results to Senior leadership tailoring communication to diverse audiences when necessary
Model and drive high standards of analytical thoroughness, quality recommendations, and communications in line with Company and Department objectives
Develop an effective Schedule Review process with both Capacity Planning and Schedule Development, ensure goals and objectives are met in the schedule creation process
Maintain and enable Network Planning's relationship with Airport operation teams
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Benefits

Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings 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.

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