Description

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 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.

This position on the Domestic Planning team will be responsible for developing and implementing the Domestic network strategy and planning with the goal of maximizing profitability, schedule utility, and operational feasibility. The Analyst will work on macro projects touching all hubs, as well as more in-depth hub-specific analyses, including presentations to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead ad-hoc analyses on market profitability, route network, and growth opportunities
• Create presentations for senior leadership outlining strategic initiatives and market performance
• Regularly evaluate industry trends and their impact on hub strategy
• Develop long term hub strategy for United's future growth
• Represent United at industry conferences and external stakeholder meetings

Note: This position provides a hybrid work arrangement including days worked onsite at our Chicago office location and remotely.

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
• 2-4 years professional work experience or one year of aircraft scheduling/planning
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Complex problem solving through independent critical thinking
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship

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

• Master's degree
• Quantitative analysis experience

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.

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