Flight Operations Crew Planning Analyst

The Crew Planning Analyst will create, publish, and award Pilots' monthly schedules. In addition, the Analyst will collect data and analyze all Crew Operations data including Planning, Scheduling, Payroll, and Training. This data will be used to support decision support models, business rule changes, and on-going Crew Planning, Scheduling, and Training initiatives. The Analyst will also build and support various models and work with Leaders on business justifications and ad-hoc requests.

• Assists in the construction of Pilot pairings
• Creates and prepares monthly bid packets and all award results
• Interacts with advanced optimization and decision support tools to build Pilot crew pairings and lines
• Conducts analysis to drive cost improvements for staffing, crew pairings, daily open time assignment, training resource planning and irregular operations management
• Updates models that drive plans for hiring, captain upgrades, base staffing, and vacation
• Aids in the development of new processes/tools/reports to support greater efficiency for Crew Planning, Scheduling, and Flight Operations Training
• Provides technical guidance on principles and topics within Crew Planning, Scheduling, and Flight Operations Training
• Works in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel experience (pivot tables, look up functions, etc.), MS Access (DB queries, etc.), and PowerPoint
• Knowledge to understand complex Excel models, Business Intelligence tools, databases, and optimization tools
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and governmental regulations
• Knowledge in designing and conducting analyses, as well as synthesizing recommendations in a structured and concise manner
• Skilled in effective communication (written, verbal, and visual), and communicate with all levels of the Company including Senior Leadership and union Leaders
• Ability to work within specific time frames in both supervised and unsupervised assignments
• Ability to adjust to quickly changing priorities
• Ability to juggle multiple mental demands including but are not limited to: detailed work, reading documents, problem solving, stress, reasoning, verbal and written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks and constant interruptions
• Ability to investigate and problem solve
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a Team

• Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights
• 401(k) with Company contributions up to 9.3%
• ProfitSharing contribution
• Competitive health insurance

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.