Network Planning Analyst

Air Canada•Dorval, QC

About The Position

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. To support Air Canada's continued growth and success, the Network Planning team is expanding its team that determines Air Canada’s flying schedule and network. Main objective is to develop the flying schedule and provide analysis to manage Air Canada’s route network in accordance with corporate objectives for profitability, growth, and competitive market position.

Requirements

University degree in Airline Management, Business, Mathematics, Statistics or Economics is an asset
High degree of creativity, innovation and resourcefulness in the context of airline planning and scheduling function
Ability to translate strategic direction into seasonal schedule with strong insights
Ability to manage multiple tasks and short deadlines
Ability to analyze large quantities of data and present conclusions in a clear and concise manner
One to two years’ experience in airline scheduling or planning or revenue management or demonstrated interest in aviation and airline business
Core scheduling experience, or ability to learn, is an asset
Self-starter and able to work well under pressure in a team environment
Strong MS Office skills (with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint)
Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment.
Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

Nice To Haves

preference will be given to bilingual candidates

Responsibilities

Providing analysis and schedules for Air Canada’s route network
Identifies and evaluates new market/route opportunities for expansion and growth
Assists in optimizing profitability of the entire network plan
Develops flight schedules for Air Canada’s Network ensuring operational integrity
Works with other members of the network planning team to provide analysis and recommendations for the most competitive and profitable route network and seasonal flight schedule including destinations, routing, capacity, frequency, flight departure and arrival timings
Optimizes deployment of the Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express fleet to maximize asset utilization, revenues and profits
Works with Air Canada’s operating groups to understand cost levers and manage schedule plan in cost effective manner while maximizing profitability
Monitors and analyzes competitors’ fleet plan, capacity, network and schedules; and develops appropriate strategic and tactical responses to market opportunities and threats within his/her area of responsibility
Optimizes hub traffic flows balancing commercial objectives and operational constraints and revenue/cost trade-offs. Redesign/reroute passenger flows with hub bypasses where appropriate to improve the product, reduce cost, gain competitive advantage, and increase network profitability
Effectively uses network planning and scheduling tools
Liaises with all Commercial stakeholders, including RM, Sales, Alliances and Marketing to ensure that the network strategy is well understood and successfully implemented
Participates in discussions and manages relationships with airports
Prepares presentations for various stakeholders throughout the company
Conducts analysis and prepares presentations in support of discussions with JV partners