Planning Manager, Airline Operations

Menzies Aviation

$80K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in airline or airport operations preferred
  • Strong knowledge of KPIs including on-time performance and delay codes
  • Advanced skilled in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Proven expertise in data analytics and performance reporting
  • Research and data mining capabilities with a focus on operational detail
  • Strong decision-making based on data analysis
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, particularly for presenting data

Responsibilities

  • Conduct data mining and operational research on flight performance and delays
  • Track and analyze operational KPIs such as departures and handling efficiency
  • Provide real-time and post-operational analysis to leadership
  • Identify causes of delays and recommend data-driven improvements
  • Develop reports and dashboards for leadership visibility
  • Prepare accurate reports and presentations for operational briefings
  • Communicate findings to cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities

Benefits

  • Commitment to providing a safe working environment
  • Regular substance misuse testing
  • Opportunity for professional development through data analytics training
  • Access to a dynamic and supportive team environment
  • Potential for career advancement within airline operations
Full Job Description
Role Purpose

The Planning Manager supports daily station and network performance by analyzing operational data, identifying trends, and delivering actionable insights. This role focuses on improving on-time performance, reducing delays, and enhancing overall operational efficiency through data mining, reporting, and performance tracking. The position requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

What you will be doing

  • Conduct data mining and operational research related to flight performance, delays, turn times, and resource utilization
  • Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time departures, ground handling efficiency, and staffing performance
  • Monitor daily operations and provide real-time and post-operational reporting to leadership
  • Identify root causes of delays and operational disruptions, providing data-driven recommendations for improvement
  • Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance scorecards for station and network leadership
  • Prepare clear, accurate, and timely reports and presentations for operational briefings
  • Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling) and PowerPoint to support analysis and communication
  • Ensure data integrity and consistency across operational reporting systems
  • Communicate findings effectively with cross-functional teams including ramp, customer service, and leadership
  • Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, high-pressure environment while meeting strict deadlinesHas the duty to suggest any improvements to working practice especially those relating to safety and security
  • Operate motorized equipment
  • Frequent bending, stretching, push/pulling, stacking and kneeling in small, confined locations
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for:

  • Experience in airline or airport operations is strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of operational KPIs such as on-time performance, turn performance, and delay codes
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Proven ability in data analytics, performance tracking, and reporting
  • Strong research and data mining skills with attention to operational detail
  • Ability to make sound decisions based on data analysis
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present data clearly to operational teams and leadership
  • Proactive approach with a strong sense of urgency and initiative
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Possess and maintain a valid US driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Pass pre-employment drug screen and all pre-employment testing


Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact the recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

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