What Will You Be Doing?The Sr. Long Term Planning Analyst is responsible for developing, maintaining, and communicating long-term network plans based on demand forecasts, business objectives, fleet strategy, and macroeconomic assumptions. The role translates complex planning inputs into clear insights and recommendations for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring long-range decisions are aligned with the company's strategic and financial goals.
Essential Functions- Maintain a consistent long-range planning framework that can be efficiently refreshed as inputs, assumptions, and business priorities evolve
- Develop and evaluate strategic "what-if" scenarios to assess the impact of changes in demand, fuel prices, capacity, fleet availability, and other industry or macroeconomic shocks.
- Track key network-level performance metrics and ensure future plans remain within approved strategic and financial guardrails.
- Communicate long-term network plans clearly and effectively, partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Revenue Management, Airport Planning, Scheduling, Crew Planning, and other teams to support informed long-term decision-making across the business.
- Develop executive-level presentations and deliver insights to senior leadership at a regular cadence.
- Own ad hoc analyses and special projects, including reporting, forecasting, and scenario modeling to deliver actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.
- Maintain a top-down view of the network, allocating capacity based on returns, demand volatility, and diversification with a continual focus on driving the lowest possible costs across the business
Other Functions- Competently and professionally represent the airline at external industry events.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, computer studies or related aviation field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
- 3-5 years' analytical experience with at least 2 of which are working in network planning, finance, revenue management or equivalent type role within the industry required.
- Experience with airline data intelligence tools like Cirium Diio or Airline Data Inc., or airline scheduling and forecasting products like Sabre Schedule Manager is a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Understanding of airline economics, competitive environment, capacity planning processes, airline fleets, macroeconomic trends, etc.
- Excellent analytical skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required; SQL and/or Python proficiency a plus
- Ability to express and defend ideas in a highly competitive environment
- Ability to work well with and speak to all levels of leadership regarding route planning issues
- Understanding of the ULCC airline business model
- Possess a drive for continuous improvement and a willingness to constantly innovate
- Strong time management capabilities
- Limited travel required for industry meetings/conferences, vendor meetings, and market familiarization trips
Equipment OperatedStandard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer
Work EnvironmentTypical office environment
Present for core business hours
Travel 1-2 times per year
Physical EffortGenerally, not required.
Supervision ReceivedGeneral Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.
Salary Range: Please note: $72,000 - $96,331 this posting has a closing date of on or before midnight 9.30.26 MT.
Workplace PoliciesDisclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.
