Analyst Airline Optimization Horizons

About the role

The Airline Optimization - Horizons team at JetBlue is responsible for optimizing schedules and operational setups, aligning network plans with operational footprints, and improving schedule design and operational planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify hidden inefficiencies in Network or operational plans and develop opportunities to improve schedule setup
• Work closely with Route & Schedule Planning teams to build schedule scenarios, assess the revenue/strategic impact of decisions, and execute Network changes as needed
• Use planning scenarios to measure the cost impact of schedule and operational resources changes
• Develop tools to forecast operability outcomes and disruption risk
• Build relationships with Operational teams to help align short- and long-term planning decisions
• Leverage project management and change management techniques to ensure end to end implementation of decisions
• Improve schedule design and operational planning processes

Requirements

• One (1) year of analytical or related experience achieved either via school or work experience
• Strong capabilities with database querying (e.g., SQL) and/or high-level programming language(s) (such as Python or R)
• Strong airline business acumen
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication ability
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, Supply Chain or a related quantitative field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
• Strong financial modelling experience
• Project Management exposure
• Knowledge and/or experience in operations, aviation, or aerospace industry

Skills

• Strong airline business acumen
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication ability
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Access to healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Crewmember stock purchase plan
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Free space available travel on JetBlue

Pay

The base pay range for this position is between $64,350.00 and $89,600.00 per year.

Schedule

Traditional office environment, occasional overnight travel (10%)