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Reporting to the Senior Manager, Planning and Scheduling, the Senior Analyst, Scheduling is responsible for supporting exciting Network Planning initiatives including the planning and scheduling of Porter’s recently announced jet flying using the Embraer E195 E2 (up to 100 aircraft) from Toronto Pearson and other focus cities, along with the existing Dash 8 network from Toronto City Airport.
Develop and support the development of flight schedules balanced to meet commercial and operational goals
Optimizing schedules for commercial timings, connections and operational constraints
Proactively seek and identify ways to improve the flight schedule
Ensure proper communication of schedules to all relevant departments and external parties
Develop and administer training for scheduling software across key departments where interpreting Porter-own flight schedule data is essential to planning decisions.
Coordinate and apply schedule changes, addition/ reductions and other pricing and revenue initiatives together with the revenue management team
Analyze and report on competitor schedule impacts
Provide schedule analysis and flight performance reporting to Network Planning and Operations teams
Monitor and make recommendations on route financial performance
Contribute to and support short, medium and long term planning and scheduling initiatives
Support/ implement codeshare & interline partnerships from a scheduling and planning perspective.
Working with the Charters / Sales teams to model and assess the viability of charter opportunities within the context of the greater commercial schedule
Participant in the management of PD slot portfolio
Develop analysis and reporting utilizing SQL queries and Tableau
Collaborate with Network Planning group as required
Create effective presentations on Microsoft Powerpoint and Google Slides to communicate Scheduling / Planning objectives, changes and accomplishments
Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
Minimum 3 years of experience in an airline Network Planning or Revenue Management role
Experience with Zulu, Oasis, Optym or other Network Planning software is considered an asset
Previous slot experience at level 2 and 3 airports is considered an asset
Advanced ability to function independently, show initiative and problem solve situations on their own
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical skills and able to work with high volumes of information
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a requirement, with proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications an asset
Experience with Google slides or Microsoft Powerpoint is considered an asset
Previous experience in SQL and Tableau is considered an asset
Familiarity with Tableau online/ desktop is considered an asset
Familiarity with Airline / Airport Operations is considered an asset
Minimum five years in a similar function
Minimum undergraduate degree in Engineering, BusinessBusiness, Engineering or similar technical proficiency (this may include relevant airline experience)
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination
LOCATION: Toronto (250 Yonge Street, Hybrid)