Sr Network Planning Analyst

Our Company Promise: We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Department: Network Planning An experienced Sr Network Planning Analyst will help shape the flight schedules that connect Southwest's Customers to the people and places that matter most. In this highly visible role, you’ll lead changes to the flight schedule after it has been published and made available for Customers to book—balancing commercial opportunities, operational constraints, and Customer impact to maximize revenue, profitability, and network performance. You’ll evaluate complex scheduling decisions, identify opportunities to strengthen Southwest's competitive position, and collaborate across Network Planning, Revenue Management, Crew Planning, Ground Operations, and other teams to deliver solutions that work for both the business and the operation. Beyond managing schedule changes, you’ll help drive the future of Network Planning by developing analytical tools, dashboards, and optimization capabilities that support smarter, data‑driven decision making. We are committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Responsibilities Execute revisions of the Southwest flight schedule through production of high‑quality inputs, managing constraints, identifying obstacles, and recommending solutions. Gather schedule change requests/inputs/constraints from other departments such as Network Planning, Crew Planning, Ground Operations, Operational Performance, and Revenue Management. Execute advanced complex schedule changes including demand shaping, available fleet deployment, ASM adjustments, slot changes, and more. Ensure all schedule parameters are met, including market frequencies, physical gates, staffed gates, connecting bank structures, minimum turn times, block times, tow times, gate assignments, etc. Evaluate commercial requests to determine the best way to achieve them without violating operational requirements and minimizing impact on already booked customers. Perform complex, highly visible flight schedule revisions with guidance. Perform highly visible and complex post‑publication capacity changes such as demand shaping, available fleet deployment, ASM adjustments, and international/domestic extra sections. Operate at an advanced level in schedule editing. Create a checklist for each bi‑weekly schedule revision to ensure all revisions are documented and executed into all published schedules with zero defects. Prepare final schedules in time for schedule publication. Develop complex flight schedule reporting to support schedule revisions. Implement initiatives, improve processes, and create efficiencies to allow quick turn schedule modifications. Perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s leaders. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including relative costs and benefits. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating customer satisfaction. Ability to understand implications of new information for current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making. Ability to understand and apply information to contribute to the organization’s strategic plan. Ability to identify complex problems, review related information to develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions. Ability to listen, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and/or speaking with others. Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Ability to develop creative ways to solve problems. Ability to execute a high level of attention to detail. Education High School Diploma or GED. Experience Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in airline network planning, including flight schedule alignment with commercial and operational impact, industry‑leading capabilities, and aircraft scheduling techniques. Experience with network planning software systems and data. Understanding of impact of network planning systems/processes on internal and external systems and processes. Knowledge of commercial and operational performance metrics and targets. Preferred experience using data analytics, visualization, and reporting tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, or similar platforms. Preferred experience supporting business strategy and decision‑making through analytics, forecasting, optimization, and data‑driven insights. Preferred experience working in revenue management or a related analytical business function. Preferred experience developing executive‑level presentations and communicating complex information to senior leaders. Licensing / Certification N/A. Physical Abilities Ability to perform work duties from a limited space workstation, desk, or office area for extended periods. Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language. Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy. Other Qualifications Must maintain a well‑groomed appearance per company appearance standards as described in established guidelines. Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must comply with company attendance standards. Must meet confidentiality expectations regarding confidential, proprietary, and sensitive company information. Pay & Benefits Competitive market salary from $93,950 per year to $104,400 per year, based on qualifications and experience. Benefits you’ll love Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (eligible dependents too). Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings. Potential for annual profit‑sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan. Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents, including pets. Health plan coverage options available from day one of employment. You have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day. Explore more benefits: 401(k) match contributions subject to retirement savings plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits. Profit‑sharing contributions subject to retirement savings plan vesting schedule and made at the discretion of the company. Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please print or save this job description because it will not be available after you apply. Job Posting End Date: 07/16/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Southwest Airlines