Senior Analyst - Capacity Forecasting & Analytics

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

At United, we like to solve puzzles. From where we fly to when we fly, and even what planes we fly, our Network Planning team crafts flight schedules and routes that connect you with hundreds of destinations around the world, while our Alliances team connects you with even more locations across the globe by partnering with other airlines to get you to the places that matter most. With over 4,500 direct and connecting flights across 5 continents daily, and the largest international route network of any U.S. based airline, our team designs travel experiences that our customers – and employees – love. Get ready to work on our biggest puzzle when you join the Network Planning & Alliances team.

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Analyst – Capacity Forecasting & Analytics is responsible for developing United’s Network Capacity outlook based on network strategy, fleet plans, and flight schedules. The position requires passion for data analytics and storytelling, with a strong willingness to dig deep into details while maintaining the ability to see the big picture.

Build capacity forecasts of the next 18-24 months and synthesize findings into monthly presentations to educate and influence decision-making by Finance and Operations groups

• Collaborate across Global Network Planning to develop and implement projects that shape the airline's United Next growth
• Partner with the IKC Network Analytics team to innovate the forecasting process, improve accuracy, and investigate variances versus prior
• Work cross functionally with other Commercial teams, United Express, Finance, and Operations to ensure viability of network plans, identify potential risks, and optimize United’s collective success
• Evaluate capacity implications of various fleet scenarios including aircraft purchases, retirements, reconfigurations, maintenance events, and changes to aircraft delivery timelines
• Support senior management with network outlook as needed for earnings calls, board meetings, and investor conferences
• Analyze industry trends and changes to competitor capacity

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in, Economics, Business, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or 4 years of relevant work experience
• 2+ years' relevant professional work experience
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Details oriented – skeptical when metrics and anecdote differ
• Ability to handle simultaneous projects and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Intellectual curiosity, desire to learn, and a bias for action
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Passion for aviation industry and interest in learning Network Planning principles
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically advanced Excel functions and PowerPoint

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Data Science background
• Knowledge of Network Planning principles
• Comfort with SQL or Foundry; Knowledge of United Data Hub resources and capabilities
• Experience with Network or Financial Planning functions at a major global airline

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.