Department:
Network PlanningOur 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.
Job Description:
The Associate Network Planning Analyst supports the Network Planning Team by helping plan the capacity Southwest Airlines flies in each schedule through performance and flight schedule analysis. They’ll analyze key performance indicators, explain trends and variances, and support operational and financial decision‑making while developing a foundational understanding of airline scheduling and optimization. They’ll combine multiple data sources to deliver clear, well‑communicated analyses and recommendations. The Associate Network Planning Analyst partners with internal Commercial Teams and external airport stakeholders to influence network decisions that drive performance, growth, and long‑term business strategy.
Additional Details
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
We’re 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.
- Learn in a Team environment and individually to understand basic skills needed in Network Planning
- Learn data sources, analysis methods, and calculations of key schedule, commercial, and operational metrics for gaining a baseline knowledge of how flight schedule decisions impact the different Teams across the Company
- Learn to analyze the impact of changes to operational and commercial constraints in the schedule
- Use data analytical tools including simulation and forecasting to evaluate and recommend efficiencies for schedule and operational improvements
- Gather data to communicate business insights and realistic solutions
- Seek opportunities to innovate, improve Network Planning processes, and implement efficiencies
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
- Strong analytical and software skills required; familiarity with data querying or reporting tools
- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits
- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
- Ability to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Ability to transform raw data into easily understood, presentable and actionable findings
- Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
- Ability to provide full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and ask questions as appropriate
- Skilled in understanding and applying information to contribute to the organization’s strategic plan
- Ability to answer business questions using logical reasoning and analytical skills
- Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
- Ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
- Ability to collect, organize, visualize and assimilate data including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
- Must possess strong organizational skills and execute with a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to communicate in a flexible and effective manner
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Entry-level experience, developing skills and knowledge in:
- Microsoft Office suite
- Microsoft Excel
- Preferred: Aviation or analytical experience
- Preferred: Airline scheduling
- Preferred: Experience in Tableau and Diio Mi
- N/A
- Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
- Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
- Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
- 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 (If the job has a different minimum age requirement, change 18 to applicable age)
- Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $63,700 per year to $70,800 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
Benefits you’ll love:
•Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
•Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
•Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***
•Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
•Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
•Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
**401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Entry-level experience with Microsoft Office suite
- Entry-level experience with Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical and software skills; familiarity with data querying or reporting tools
- Ability to collect, organize, visualize and assimilate data using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
- Ability to transform raw data into presentable and actionable findings
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Ability to perform work duties from a workstation/desk for extended periods
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have current authorization to work in the United States; no sponsorship available
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must maintain company appearance standards
- Preferred: Aviation or analytical experience
- Preferred: Airline scheduling experience
- Preferred: Experience in Tableau and Diio Mi
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Pay Growth & Progression — Pay progression is described as materially improving after major 2024 union agreements, especially for pilots and flight attendants. Compensation satisfaction is framed as stronger over time as step scales and seniority accumulate.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support stands out through a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match and the presence of profit-sharing contributions that can add to retirement savings. Stock purchase access is also positioned as an additional ownership-oriented component of total rewards.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle value is elevated by extensive space-available travel privileges and broad travel-related discounts that can materially offset personal travel costs. Recognition mechanisms like points-based rewards are also positioned as an added lifestyle-oriented perk.
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