Senior Analyst Operations Strategy

JetBlue Airways Corporation • New York, NY

76d • $66,000 - $103,100

About The Position

JetBlue is looking for a Senior Analyst of Operations Strategy in NYC. The Operations Planning & Data Analysis team works with the Network Planning/Scheduling team and all the various operating groups on schedule levers, crew planning levers, manpower planning, etc. with the overarching goal of optimizing the tradeoff between operability & profitability. The ideal candidate has a passion for aviation, a deep understanding of operational reliability and airline schedules, strong problem-solving abilities, and developed quantitative and inter-personal skills. Finally, at JetBlue we take our mission to Inspire Humanity very seriously. As such, we are looking for someone who embodies our five values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, and Fun.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in aviation, Mathematics, Operational Research, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous related work experience
• Three (3) years of analytical experience in aviation, finance, management consulting, or a related field
• Strong capabilities with database querying (e.g., Structured Query Language (SQL)) and/or high-level programming language(s) (such as Python, R or Visual Basic)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication ability
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience communicating with senior leadership
• Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Four (4) years of work experience in aviation, management consulting, or a related field
• One (1) year of work experience at an airline in Operations Planning, Network Planning, Revenue Management, or Finance
• Master’s degree in aviation, mathematics, operational research, computer science, engineering or a related field
• Experience with statistical packages (e.g. R, Stata, SAS)
• Experience with optimization models, linear and integer programming and or simulation
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau)

Responsibilities

• Analyze JetBlue operational performance and assess potential constraints that hinder performance
• Produce and ensure accuracy of monthly reporting for various internal teams; create automated reports and dashboards with operational data
• Determine strategy for JetBlue operational reliability
• Work with operating groups to determine requirements/buffers that would set them up for reliable performance and analyze (opportunity) cost/trade-offs of those
• Actively review JetBlue’s schedules to ensure agreed criteria are provided and look for opportunities to improve performance
• Perform ad hoc operability-related projects in support of senior leadership
• Build relationships with operational partners across the system
• Support other teams including all operational divisions, Airline Planning and Finance
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Access to healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Crewmember stock purchase plan
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Free space available travel on JetBlue
• And more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees