Schedule Optimization Analyst

Air Canada•Dorval, QC

14h

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 Schedule Optimization Analyst resides in Network Planning branch, within the Scheduling and Network Planning team that manages Air Canada’s flying schedules and network. Main objective is the continued development of the schedule along commercial and operational lines in accordance with corporate objectives for profitability, growth, competitive market position and customer experience. Other Significant Interactions include Cargo, Jazz, Revenue Management, Sales, Financial Evaluations, Operational branches (Maintenance, Airports, System Operation Control, Flight Crewing, Dispatch etc.), and External parties such as Airport Authorities and slot coordinators.

Requirements

Airline experience, including operational and commercial knowledge
Experience with aircraft scheduling or similar scheduling experience
Ability to rapidly grasp impacts of schedule modifications on overall network
Initiative in identifying schedule opportunities and threats and in implementing solutions
Mastery of information technology tools such as MS Office automation
Logical and analytical skills including the ability to question system outputs and to solve complex problems
Prioritization and time management skills
Communication skills including the ability to resolve conflicts
Knowledge of Air Canada financial and accounting concepts such as variable and fixed costs concepts and cost accounting
Ability to work in a deadline driven environment
Negotiation skills and team player
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

Knowledge of scheduling tools such as Sabre Schedule Manager and other scheduling systems an asset
University degree an asset
preference will be given to bilingual candidates

Responsibilities

Make adjustments to commercial schedule based on Commercial KPI’s such as YoY evaluations on RPM, ASM, Yield, RASM, and historical Flight Profitability
Manage short- to medium-term schedule adjustments (3–300+ days) to meet or exceed commercial targets while maintaining operational integrity and maximizing overall network profitability
Ensure network schedule integrity at all times
Identify and incorporate commercial and operational requirements (e.g., asset changes, connectivity, maintenance, block time adjustments) into the schedule while preserving or improving network profitability
Develop operationally feasible schedules which minimize costs of delivery across all stakeholders
Maintain and optimize network connectivity and flight timings through effective schedule management
Optimize fleet assignment, utilization & manage available fleet
Ensure seamless integration of regional airline flying in the planned schedule
Maintain strong interfaces and communicate requirements with operational & commercial groups
Coordinate with operational branches to optimize manpower planning requirements
Support slot portfolio management
Communicate and coordinate effectively with stakeholders across the organization