Why Work for Frontier Airlines?
At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - its our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life. Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way.
What We Stand For
Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day. Our ‘Done Right promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers. To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - were not afraid to try new things. While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.
Work Perks
At Frontier, we like to think were creating something very special for our team members. Work is why were here, but the perks are nice too:
- Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
- Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
- Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
- Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
- Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day business casual environment.
- Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
- Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
- We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.
Who We Are
Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontiers highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airlines many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier Americas Greenest Airline.* Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airlines commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC).
* Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.
What Will You Be Doing?
Manage all aspects of network capacity planning including the production of core schedule plans as well as seasonal and close-in capacity adjustments. This role is expected to manage a team of network planners by establishing goals and direction that will drive more accurate and reliable decision making
Essential Functions
- Monitor and evaluate the existing route network and recommend capacity and/or schedule adjustments to maximize the financial performance of the entire network
- Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Revenue Management and others to ensure a commercially, financially, and operationally viable schedule for the airline
- Maintain reporting and keen awareness of key competitive changes using wide ranging industry data sources and reports
- Improve on and build models that aid in the production and optimization of capacity plans while maintaining operational targets and efficiencies
- Establish processes and standards for the entire capacity planning team that promotes cross-collaboration efficiency between internal teams, improves reliability of work output & provides quick answers to key network questions
- Become the authority figure for all current and future network plans and takes on role as go-to person for providing quick and accurate answers to both internal and external stakeholders to all network related questions
- Establish targets and provide guidance for junior network planners
- Express and defend ideas in a highly competitive environment
Other Functions
- Responsible for day-to-day management of core planning functions
- Staff workload management and skill development
- Cross functioning with Scheduling, Operations, Marketing, PRM & Finance
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Computer studies or related aviation field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
- Minimum two (2) years of airline planning and scheduling experience
- Experience with airline data intelligence tools like Diio, ADI, etc. required
- Experience with Sabre Schedule Manager or competing products a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Expert level proficiency in MS Excel, Diio and Sabre Schedule Manager, or comparable product suite
- Strong understanding of airline financial metrics and how network decisions impact company financial and operational performance
- Familiarity with ULCC airline planning/scheduling philosophy and practices
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate ideas to leadership
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of aircraft and aircraft performance capabilities
Equipment Operated
Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer
Work Environment
Typical office environment
Present for core business hours
Travel 1-2 times per year
Physical Effort
Generally, not required.
Supervision Received
General Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.
Positions Supervised
Network Planning Analyst
Salary Range
$90,094 - $119,583
Please note: this posting has a closing date of 9/23/2024, midnight MST
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.
Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.
