Position Summary
JetBlue is looking for a Senior Analyst Airline Optimization - Horizons to be based at JetBlue’s Support Center in Long Island City, NY. The Airline Optimization - Horizons team is responsible for understanding and quantifying the effects of the Network on the Operation, and vice versa. The Airline Optimization - Horizons team will then support planning decisions across the company to maximize the airline’s end-to-end profitability and operational robustness.
The team’s short-term responsibilities include helping to optimize schedules and operational targets and working across teams to prepare the schedule for deployment. Longer-term responsibilities focus on helping closely align JetBlue’s network plan with its operational footprint.
The ideal Senior Analyst Airline Optimization - Horizons candidate will have commercial or operational planning experience. This candidate will also have excellent quantitative and interpersonal skills, helping them to excel at working across teams to measure and balance planning requirements. Analytical and modeling experience are required.
Essential Responsibilities
- Identify hidden inefficiencies in Network or operational plans and opportunities to improve processes
- Work closely with Route & Schedule Planning crewmembers 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 changes
- Use 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
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, Supply Chain or a related 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 experienceThree (3) years of analytical experience in a related field such as network planning, operations planning, management consulting, financial planning & analysis, network optimization, or schedule optimizationStrong capabilities with database querying (e.g., SQL) and / or high-level programming language(s) (such as Python or R)Strong airline business acumenExcellent data analysis and problem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication abilityAble to effectively influence others at equal and higher levels of the organizationAbility to work independently and in a team environmentAbility to work under pressure in a fast paced, deadline driven environmentProficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPointAvailable for occasional overnight travel (10%)Must pass a pre-employment drug testMust be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located.Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Preferred Experience and Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, Supply Chain or a related field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma / GED and at least six (6) years of previous relevant work experienceTwo (2) years’ experience in network planning, operations planning, network optimization, maintenance planning, system operations, revenue management, or schedule optimization functionFamiliarity with airline schedule, route planning, or crew production tools / processesExperience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Spotfire, or Looker)Knowledge and / or experience with best practices throughout the airline industryCrewmember Expectations :
Regular attendance and punctualityPotential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-noticeAble to maintain a professional appearanceWhen working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraftMust be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and FunMust fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by JetBlue’s Safety Management SystemPromote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standardsIdentify safety and / or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controlsUphold JetBlue’s safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilitiesThe use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.Equipment :
Computer and other office equipmentWork Environment :
Traditional office environmentAirports environment (10%)Hangar (10%)Physical Effort :
Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)Compensation :
The base pay range for this position is between $64,000.00 and $103,100.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 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, and more.
Salary : $64,000 - $103,100
