Sr. Analyst, Schedule Planning

Spirit Airlines • Dania Beach, FL

106d

About The Position

At Spirit, we live “More Fly.” It’s not just about getting from point A to B—it’s about feeling fly while you’re at it. For our Team Members, it means thinking BIG, taking action, making connections, and having a blast while doing it. From the station to the cockpit, the cabin to the computer, every day is an adventure as we redefine travel. Soar with us and enjoy travel perks that bring you closer to what matters. Join a team that empowers you to bring your full self to work, grow personally and professionally, and fuel the communities we serve. At Spirit Airlines, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Aviation or equivalent experience.
• 4-6 years of experience in Economics, Business Administration, or Aviation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access).
• Capable of developing high-quality, professional PowerPoint presentations to display data and tell a story in a clear and concise manner.
• Schedule software knowledge such as Sabre, Schedule Manager, Zulu, OASIS, Lufthansa Netline and GDS/PSS systems such as Sabre, Navitaire or Amadeus is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of the commercial aviation world especially when it comes to competitive dynamics and relevant current events.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines that are both commercial as well as contractual.

Responsibilities

• Refine and validate the airline’s published schedules to ensure operational feasibility, commercial optimization, and adherence to regulatory and slot constraints.
• Work cross-functionally with Schedule Planning Analysts, Operations Control, Airports, and Commercial teams to enhance schedule integrity and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure quality control of schedule builds and modifications, validating alignment with operational parameters including maintenance requirements, crew legality, airport constraints, and turnaround times.
• Identify and resolve schedule integrity issues prior to publication, working closely with Schedule Planning, Operations, and Commercial teams.
• Lead schedule audits and analyses to proactively detect inefficiencies, inconsistencies, or violations of business rules, regulatory policies, and slot usage requirements.
• Develop and maintain schedule quality performance metrics and dashboards to track improvements and drive data-informed decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine scheduling standards, operational buffers, and gating procedures to enhance schedule reliability and reduce disruption risk.
• Support the implementation of tools and process automation to improve schedule quality assurance workflows.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for scheduling feasibility, gate planning, and industry best practices.
• Participate in schedule coordination meetings with domestic and international airport and government authorities, contributing to slot submissions and compliance reviews.
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees