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Spirit Airlines · 2 weeks ago

Sr. Analyst, Schedule Planning

Dania, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Spirit Airlines is committed to redefining travel and providing an empowering work environment. The Sr. Analyst, Schedule Planning plays a crucial role in refining and validating the airline’s published schedules, ensuring operational feasibility and compliance while collaborating with various teams to enhance schedule integrity.

Airlines/Aviation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Steven Flak

Responsibilities

Ensures quality control of schedule builds and modifications, validating alignment with operational parameters including maintenance requirements, crew legality, airport constraints, and turnaround times

Identifies and resolves schedule integrity issues prior to publication, working closely with Schedule Planning, Operations, and Commercial teams

Leads schedule audits and analyses to proactively detect inefficiencies, inconsistencies, or violations of business rules, regulatory policies, and slot usage requirements

Develops and maintains schedule quality performance metrics and dashboards to track improvements and drive data-informed decisions

Collaborates with internal stakeholders to refine scheduling standards, operational buffers, and gating procedures to enhance schedule reliability and reduce disruption risk

Supports the implementation of tools and process automation to improve schedule quality assurance workflows

Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for scheduling feasibility, gate planning, and industry best practices

Participates in schedule coordination meetings with domestic and international airport and government authorities, contributing to slot submissions and compliance reviews

Performs other job-related functions as assigned

Qualification

Airline scheduling processesSchedule software knowledgeAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommercial aviation knowledgeMulti-taskingProject leadershipProblem-solving

Required

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

Must have excellent knowledge of the commercial aviation world especially when it comes to competitive dynamics and relevant current events. This means knowing airline networks, fleets, government policy related to aviation and general airport operations is essential

Working under pressure with tight deadlines that are both commercial as well as contractual is an integral part of this role therefore, an organized multi-tasker that can prioritize solving problems will succeed in this role

General Population - Low Activity Lifting Requirements: Seldom lift up to 10 lbs, such as small office supplies or documents. Pushing/Pulling: Seldom pushing/pulling of light items within the workspace. Standing/Sitting Requirements: Primarily seated work, with occasional standing for brief tasks. Bending/Kneeling/Reaching: Occasional reaching within arm's length to retrieve materials. Coordination: Basic manual coordination for standard office tasks (e.g., typing, using office equipment). Vision/Auditory Requirements: Clear vision for reading documents and screens; clear hearing for standard communication. Environmental Conditions: Indoor, climate-controlled environment. Safety Equipment: None required

Onsite in Dania Beach, Florida

Preferred

Schedule software knowledge such as Sabre, Schedule Manager, Zulu, OASIS, Lufthansa Netline and GDS/PSS systems such as Sabre, Navitaire or Amadeus is desirable

Benefits

Travel perks

Company

Spirit Airlines

Glassdoor3.7

Our goal is for our Guests to venture further and discover More Go than ever before.

Founded in 1980

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

10001+ employees

https://foundation.spirit.com/en-US/foundation/

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