Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary

The Program Manager, Schedule Design, is a subject matter expert in building long range schedules inclusive of hub design to support long term planning requirements at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgment to make decisions in economic analysis and provide recommendations to address operational, fleet, and revenue considerations to produce industry-leading schedules.

Key Duties

• Creates, develops and optimizes the long-range flight schedules based on Network Planning market frequency decisions, operational constraints, crew capabilities, and fleet plan utilizing complex modeling software to maximize profitability.

• Acts as the lead for Network Planning in reviewing schedule patterns and adjusting schedules to align with passenger demand and financial performance in new and existing markets.

• Leads the evaluation of the operational impact of conceptual future schedule adjustments, including new routes, frequency, time, and equipment changes.

• Serves as Network Planning’s representative in the budgetary planning process, producing and maintaining the rolling 18-month budget schedule with Finance, Crew and M&E.

• Maintains strong internal working relationships with hub/outstation, maintenance, crew, operations research group, and others to ensure schedule feasibility and reliability for future schedules.

• Supports in the creation of seasonal flight schedules to ensure schedule design and structures are properly implemented

• Prepares ad-hoc analyses in support of other commercial teams as it affects future schedules.

• Mentors other Analysts on the team to ensure continuum of work and productivity.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• 4 years of experience with airline planning/scheduling tools, data analysis, or related area

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in business administration, economics, statistics, engineering, mathematics, accounting, finance, computer science, or a related discipline, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.

• Knowledge of airline fundamentals and economics.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Must be a self-starter who is able to work independently under tight deadlines.

• Superior analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Good at multi-tasking and able to reprioritize responsibilities as priorities change.

• Demonstrates the ability and passion to continuously look for ways to improve the Alaska Airlines network and flight schedule.

• High school diploma or equivalent.  

• Minimum age of 18.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• 3 years of experience in an analytical discipline.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Where permitted by applicable law, new hires must have received the COVID-19 vaccine. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities or for a sincerely held religious belief.

Total Rewards

• Competitive total rewards package

• Medical, dental and vision benefits

• 401k match program

• Monthly incentive pay plan

• Annual incentive pay plan

• Generous paid time off

• Travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air

Employment Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition ID 2021-6769
Equal Employment Opportunity Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information (including family medical history) or other legally protected characteristics. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will also be considered for employment, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are an E-Verify Â® employer, where required by law.