Director of Commercial Planning

Contour Airlines is a long-established aviation services company with a diverse range of capabilities. At Contour Airlines, our core values guide every action and decision. We are unwavering in our commitment to integrity and safety, which remains at the heart of all our business lines. Our team members exemplify an attitude of excellence, consistently striving to think like a customer. We believe there is strength in unity, and we work together as a team to achieve ambitious goals.

Full-Time Employee Benefits & Compensation Overview

As a full-time employee of Contour Airlines, you are eligible for the following benefits and programs:

Insurance

• Health, vision, and dental insurance, plus short/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance (effective the first day of the month following your hire date)

401(k) Savings Plan

• Eligibility begins the first day of the month following your hire date.
• The Company offers a matching contribution up to 6% of your eligible compensation.
• Enrollment guidelines and a 401(k) Enrollment Guide will be provided during onboarding.

Paid Sick Leave

• Accrual of up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year.
• Unused sick leave rolls over annually until your sick bank reaches 480 hours.

Vested Vacation Hours

• Eligible to receive vacation hours on January 1st following your hire date.
• These hours will be vested and available for use in accordance with Company policies.

Non-Revenue/Space Available (NRSA) Travel Privileges

• NRSA (non-revenue/space available) travel privileges on Contour Airlines upon hire and access to MyID Travel after 6 months of service.

Leaves of Absence

• Eligible for various types of leave, including:
  • Medical Leave
  • Non-Medical Family Care Leave
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Personal Leave
• Detailed leave policies are outlined in the Contour Airlines Employee Handbook, which will be provided during onboarding.

Compensation Details

• Contour Airlines offers a competitive salary based on your prior work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Contour Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, sex, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity or expression, familial status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected status.

Accommodations

Contour Airlines is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. If you require accommodations during the application or onboarding process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Join Our Growing Team

Contour Airlines' rapid growth has created exciting career opportunities. We invite you to become part of our family and contribute to our ongoing success.

Summary of Essential Duties

The Director of Commercial Planning will be responsible for developing and executing Contour's commercial strategy across network planning, scheduling, and revenue management. This leader will be involved in identifying new market opportunities, optimizing our network performance, implementing revenue management strategies and being a key liaison to the communities that we serve.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a data-driven strategist ready to make a meaningful impact in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Network & Market Planning

• • Participate in the bid and selection process for Essential Air Service (EAS) markets
  • Identify and evaluate new market opportunities and route expansions.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with airport authorities, tourism bodies, and local communities to support route development.

Scheduling & Capacity Management

• • Develop and manage the flight schedule to optimize aircraft utilization and connectivity across the network.
  • Ensure schedule coordination with Operations and Maintenance for efficient and reliable execution.
  • Oversee timetable publication and seasonal schedule adjustments.

Revenue Management & Pricing

• • Lead the revenue management function, setting fare structures, inventory controls, and pricing strategies to maximize revenue performance.
  • Develop demand forecasts and competitive analyses to guide capacity and pricing decisions.

Strategic Analysis & Planning

• • Contribute to long-term commercial and fleet planning initiatives.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting for revenue and network-related performance metrics

• Be at least 23 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Aviation Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5-8 years of experience in commercial planning, network management, or revenue management, ideally with experience at a major or regional airline.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable commercial strategies.
• Familiarity with airline scheduling and revenue management systems.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to work across departments in a lean, fast-paced environment,
• Be authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must understand, read, and write English.
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft suite of products including Office 365, Excel, Outlook, and Word. Must also have a basic understanding of similar soft wares
• Able to pass a 10-year work history review and submit to criminal background and fingerprint checks.
• Possess polished and professional interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset.
• Must have well-developed people skills and ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Able to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Maintain strong attention to detail.
• Be self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, state, and federal regulations.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required for the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in the position. Please be advised that the duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.