Sr Mgr, Strategic Planning

Spirit Airlines • Dania Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Manager/Senior Manager of Strategic Planning is responsible for shaping and guiding the long-term network strategies that drive profitability, and competitive advantage for our airline. This role is a high impact role and requires strong cross-functional collaboration, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to distill complex data into actionable strategies that align with our business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Aviation, Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience.
• 4-6 years experience in airline network planning, scheduling, consulting, or corporate strategy (at least 2 years in a leadership capacity).
• Deep understanding of the global aviation industry, network planning methodologies, and airline economics.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; proficiency in Excel, and planning tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• High level of business acumen, creativity, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and execution of long-term network strategies that support the airline’s vision and financial goals.
• Evaluate new and existing domestic and international markets using traffic, revenue, cost, and competitive data to identify strategic opportunities.
• Work closely with Capacity Planning and Operations to optimize aircraft deployment and utilization across the network.
• Collaborate with Scheduling and Operations teams to align schedule design with strategic objectives, and future outlook.
• Develop and evaluate multiple strategic scenarios considering macroeconomic trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes.
• Leverage internal and external data sources to produce actionable insights for leadership and influence strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present strategic recommendations and reports to executive leadership, clearly articulating trade-offs, risks, and business implications.
• Partner with Commercial, Revenue Management, Operations, and Finance to ensure alignment across the enterprise.
• Perform other job-related functions assigned.

Benefits

• Travel perks that bring you closer to what matters.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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