Co-op, Crew Planning - Pairings and Bid-Award (Fall 2026)

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing

Join the Crew Planning team to help design efficient crew pairings and support monthly PBS bid and award processes. You’ll work with real operational data to improve schedule quality, optimize staffing, and enhance reliability across the network.

• Support crew pairing construction to improve productivity, cost, and quality of life
• Assist with PBS bid package development (lines, reserves, coverage targets)
• Analyze bid award results and identify opportunities to improve outcomes
• Build reports and dashboards to track coverage, productivity, and performance
• Partner with Crew Scheduling and Operations to align planning with day-of-operation needs

Key Metrics You’ll Work With

• Credit efficiency (credit vs. block performance)
• Average Line Value (ALV) targets
• Reserve utilization and coverage effectiveness
• Open time / coverage gaps
• Pairing productivity and duty time efficiency

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with pairing optimization and PBS bid/award processes
• Exposure to real operational decision-making
• Skills in data analysis, workforce planning, and scheduling strategy
• Mentorship from industry professionals

What You Need To Succeed

• Working as a Co-op does not guarantee a full-time opportunity upon graduation.
• This position is intended to provide you with educational and professional work experience to prepare you for the workforce.
• The position requires you to work for 3 alternating semesters.
• You cannot actively take any courses (inclusive of online or in-person) and work as a Co-op at the same time, which may delay your graduation by 1-2 semesters.
• The selected candidate must be able to commit to the following Co-op rotation(s): Fall 2026, Summer 2027, Spring 2028.
• Pursuing a degree in Aviation, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or related field.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas).
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Interest in airline operations or logistics.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• At least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

• Hands-on experience with pairing optimization and PBS bid/award processes
• Exposure to real operational decision-making
• Skills in data analysis, workforce planning, and scheduling strategy
• Mentorship from industry professionals