Senior Analyst, Network Planning and Analysis

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Network Strategy, the Senior Analyst, Network Planning and Analysis is responsible for supporting the future season planning and analysis of Porter’s rapidly growing fleet of Embraer E195 E2 and Dash 8 aircraft, from our hubs across Canada. The role’s primary responsibility is to support capacity management on existing markets, drive expansion of the network with new routes, and react to changes in the competitive environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide analysis of Porter’s flight schedule, including flight timings, phasing of growth, and hub structure for the network
• Support the development of seasonal growth plans for senior airline leadership on a regular basis
• Proactively and regularly review flight profitability to maintain an up-to-date understanding of risks and opportunities
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of industry data, and initiate the use of new sources, to drive ideal network decision making
• Provide the capacity input for the annual budget process, according to profitability and utilization targets
• Support the build of long-range schedules for the purpose of guiding the airlines’ future financial and operational planning
• Maintain regular communication with key commercial stakeholders, including Revenue Management, Sales and Marketing
• Ensure regular monitoring and reporting of changes in the competitive marketplace
• Manage the initiation and monitoring of incentive agreements with airport partners
• Working closely with the Alliances team, run analysis of new and existing codeshare, interline and joint venture partnerships
• Represent Porter in the ongoing development of existing network partnerships
• Create effective presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint to communicate network objectives, changes and accomplishments to all stakeholders
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
  
  

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in an airline Network Planning role is an asset
• Experience with airline network O&D analysis software such as NetLine/Plan is an asset
• Experience with airline scheduling software (Zulu, Sabre or similar) is an asset
• In-depth knowledge of the airline industry and the Canada market
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and able to work with high volumes of information
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a requirement, with proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications an asset
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint is considered an asset
• Data analytics expertise, including experience in SQL and Tableau, is considered an asset
• University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a Mathematical or Science discipline is an asset
  
  

Location

Toronto Downtown Office (250 Yonge Street)

Company Description

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.