Network Planning Analyst

Southwest Airlines • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Network Planning Analyst supports the Data Science and Analytics Team within Network Planning by analyzing, implementing, and communicating critical updates to Southwest Airlines’ published flight schedules. They’ll use data and modeling to identify trends, generate insights, and develop recommendations that inform schedule creation and execution. They’ll effectively communicate analysis and proposals to the broader Team and Senior Leadership, including highly visible audiences, while contributing to strategic initiatives with creativity and flexibility. The Network Planning Analyst plays a key role in transforming complex data into actionable insights that optimize network performance and support Southwest’s operational and financial success. 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. and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

Requirements

• Ability to work well with others as part of a Team
• Ability to execute a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to partner with Technology and other work groups to enhance data quality and accessibility
• Ability to transform raw data into easily understood, presentable and actionable findings
• Ability to answer business questions using experience, logical reasoning and analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and prioritize accordingly
• Ability and desire to take ownership of individual and Team deliverables
• Intermediate level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in: Airline network planning including flight schedule alignment with commercial and operational impact, industry-leading capabilities, and aircraft scheduling techniques
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office suite
• Written and verbal communication
• Handling multiple concurrent projects and prioritizing accordingly
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience using SQL and Python or R for data querying, analysis, and modeling
• Experience building dashboards and visual analytics in Tableau or Power BI
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and analytics environments
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, with the ability to clearly present analytical findings
• Strong data storytelling skills, including translating complex analyses into clear, actionable insights
• Familiarity with machine learning or data science concepts, including building, evaluating, or applying analytical models
• Prior experience or background in the airline or transportation industry, or in consulting environments supporting data analytics

Responsibilities

• Utilize the flight scheduling software at an intermediate level to be able to add, delete, change equipment, and adjust flights to produce the best schedule possible
• Assists with complex, highly visible flight schedule revisions
• Monitor a checklist to create zero-defect flight schedules
• Utilize various scheduling techniques to clear violations of operational constraints while minimizing impact to commercial timings
• Identify complex schedule changes and how to apply these in the schedule software
• Analyze impact of changes to operational and commercial constraints in the schedule
• Understand the impact changes to the schedule have on the system and Customer
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue and reduce costs in the schedule
• Create the individual week schedules in preparation for schedule publication
• Utilize the flight scheduling software to be able to finalize and create files for distribution
• Utilize Amadeus products to check flight loads and validate schedules
• Assist with complex, highly visible flight schedule reporting
• Apply knowledge and skills of analysis, business processes, tools, domains, project methodologies, requirements definitions, and testing to solve a range of problems
• Develop standard reports by building queries to pull and organize data from various sources, establishing the frequency, and validating the necessity of the report based upon the needs of the organization
• Identify problems, performs root cause analysis, investigates information, performs impact analysis, and formulates and executes plans to develop solutions
• Create and presents data analytics, both written and oral, to Manager
• Provide routine and ad hoc reporting regarding flight schedule revisions to Team
• Communicate business insights and analysis regarding flight schedule revisions
• Deliver timely, zero-defect data analysis
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED