Job Information
Alaska Airlines Director Long Range Network Strategy in Seattle, Washington
Company Alaska Airlines
The Team
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary
The Director, Long Range Network Strategy sets the long-term strategy for Alaska Air Group’s network. This leadership role is of vital importance to the long-term viability of the company as it establishes the strategic focus of the company’s network. This work includes planning future growth, identifying and developing new routes, and partnering with the fleet team to determine the optimal aircraft mix.
Key Duties
Establish strategic goals and direction for team of professionals across the network planning, fleet planning, and forecasting disciplines, and effectively communicate the output of the team’s work to an executive audience.
Set long-term, comprehensive multi-year commercial strategy for Alaska Air Group’s network, future growth, route development and fleet, incorporating corporate vision, strategic initiatives, and operational constraints. This work includes not only internal planning and development, but also extensive industry networking and relationship building to push forward initiatives and to uncover new opportunities.
Partner cross-divisionally with leaders across a wide variety of disciplines including commercial, operations & government affairs both as a trusted informational resource and to secure alignment to the long-term network plan.
Leads team to build models that deliver an accurate forecast of operational and financial metrics such as revenue, costs, block hours, departures, RONs, etc. in order to aid operational and commercial groups in long-term planning. Work includes all owning the company’s operating plan, which lays the groundwork for the annual planning cycle.
Develops construction of an infrastructure of models and tools to support development of the long-term planning process. Leads evaluation of big picture analyses such as large-scale network changes and M&A opportunities. Performs in-depth competitive analytics and creates comprehensive network strategies to position the company to win in a highly competitive marketplace.
Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on fostering strategic and systems thinking, development of talent, and succession planning across teams and disciplines.
Shape culture of the team through action, presence, and reinforcement of behaviors.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
8 years of experience in Network Planning, Fleet Planning, Airline Planning, Revenue Management or related analytical field.
5 years of leadership experience, with at least 2 of those years directly leading people.
Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to drive outcomes in the best interest of the company working with a diverse set of stakeholders including (but not limited to) internal commercial, operational and government affairs teams, as well as airports, consultants, and other industry representatives.
Fluency in airline financial fundamentals and economics.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently, including international travel.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
- Experience in widebody network and/or fleet planning.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Create a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees feel a sense of safety, inclusion & belonging.
Salary Range
$157,700 - $252,300 / year
Total Target Compensation Range (incl. bonus & equity)
$206,810-$329,790
Salary Details
The pay range and total target compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, your relevant experience/level, experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We don't typically hire at the top of the range.
Total Rewards
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air with high priority status
Select number of confirmed travel credits provided annually
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 5/21/2024
Location Seattle
Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Job Locations USA-WA-Seattle
Requisition ID 2024-12267
Category Corporate & Operations
Workplace Type Onsite
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