Manager – Network & Fleet Strategy (Hybrid)

Description

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 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.

Job Overview & Responsibilities :

The Manager of Network Fleet Strategy is responsible for optimizing the financial and strategic benefit that various types of aircraft bring to United’s route network.

The Manager is responsible for coordinating the development of aircraft layouts including optimal seating configurations, location, number of monuments and other factors to drive revenue potential and will summarize key findings for the leadership team.

• Responsible for coordinating the development of new aircraft layouts for both domestic and international aircraft
• The Manager prepares and presents slides that tell a story and summarize key findings to leadership
• Using core4 standards, create aircraft configurations that match United's needs for each specific fleet type :
• Optimized cabin sizes, efficiency of seat placement, impact of new seat types / technologies, unused / alternate use of floor space, location of lavs / galleys / closets, customer amenities
• Prepare ad hoc analysis for configuration and other aircraft-related projects
• Analyze and assess the potential impact of various configurations / aircraft projects on safety, customer comfort and satisfaction, crew workflows, operating cost, and revenue
• Partner with a broad range of stakeholders including :
• Engineering, Marketing, Galley Packing, Inflight Experience & Safety, and Finance
• Regularly work with aircraft manufacturers to develop new layouts and understand engineering constraints and opportunities
• Team development : guide team and individual development and alignment ( team goals, mentoring, career development etc.)

Qualifications

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 Undergraduate degree in business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Transportation / Logistics, Mathematics, or related area of study
• 3+ years of related work experience
• Demonstrated strategic thinking skills; ability to take complex problems and build logical solution frameworks
• Experience with data analysis and financial modeling
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to handle simultaneous projects and adapt to a fast paced environment
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Exceptional relationship building skills
• Intellectual curiosity, a desire to learn, ability to take initiative
• Interest and enthusiasm for leading, developing and mentoring a dirdct report
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
3 days ago