Company Alaska Airlines

The Team

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 Crew Planning Analyst is responsible for crew planning and analysis at Alaska Airlines (AS). As an individual contributor, this role leads analysis of crew related data to support the execution of optimizing monthly planning and long-term staffing and provides recommendations to address predictive modeling and analysis of industry trends.

Key Duties

• In the entry-level, provide support to manage and improve optimization model to analyze pilot manpower and training requirements and provide accurate crew staffing forecasts. With minimal direction from manager, conduct analysis to optimize crew pairings in such a way to balance costs, productivity, operational reliability, and crew quality of life considerations.
• In the senior-level, act as a subject matter expert in crew planning and analysis. With minimal direction from leadership, exercises considerable judgement to make decisions in complex analysis of crew related data.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Entry Level

Required

• 2 years of experience in data analysis or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in industrial engineering, operations research, statistics, applied mathematics or related field, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Proficient in Excel including pivot tables, graphs, and functions.
• Demonstrated experience in database querying or business intelligence tools such as SQL Server, SSRS, PowerBI, Alteryx, or Tableau.
• Ability to work effectively, meet deadlines, and shift priorities appropriately in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with an aptitude for problem solving.
• Strong analytical background involving data input, manipulation, and presentation.
• Working knowledge of probability, statistics, and forecasting techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Senior Level

Required

• 4 years of experience in data analysis or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in industrial engineering, operations research, statistics, applied mathematics or related field, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in problem identification, resolution and comprehension and interpretation of technical procedures.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
• High performance orientation, ability to work well under pressure, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and maintain flexibility.
• Expert knowledge in database querying or business intelligence tools such as SQL Server, SSRS, PowerBI, Alteryx, or Tableau.
• Demonstrated expertise in Excel including pivot tables, graphs, and functions.
• Experience with basic statistics (mean, median, mode, distribution, etc.), as well as relational databases, data modeling, mining and trending.
• Data driven mindset and a proven history of continuous self-development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical solutions to management.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody the Alaska Spirit and conduct oneself with Professionalism, Integrity, Resourcefulness and Caring.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• 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 2022-8371

Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.