Airline Network & Fleet Planning Specialist

Airline Network & Fleet Planning Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking an Experienced, Senior, or Expert Airline Network & Fleet Planning Specialist to join the Marketing team in Renton, Washington.

The Airline Network & Fleet Planning Specialist demonstrates the value of Boeing airplanes to airlines, leasing companies and other industry constituencies. The selected candidate will provide expertise and act as a consultant to global airline customers and collaborate with internal selling teams, utilizing critical thinking skills to quantify and communicate the attributes of our products and services to meet customer needs.

This individual provides consultation on network strategy, fleet planning, airline scheduling, alliances, and revenue management. Additionally, the selected individual will create and improve current modeling methodologies with solutions that are understandable, cost efficient, and effective. This role represents the Commercial Airplanes Network and Fleet Planning group as a subject matter focal providing expertise to global airlines and internal sales, marketing, and strategy teams.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Collaborates with airline customers in the development of the traffic and revenue forecasts that form the basis of fleet plans

• Conducts analysis of the revenue generating capability and operational performance of Boeing airplane products in prospective airline networks

• Uses internal optimization models to demonstrate the financial benefits of airplane products individually and relative to competitors

• Strategically develops fleet plans that suit airline customer’s needs, inclusive of airplane type, fleet transition, and operational characteristics. Create airline schedules based on market demand, operational considerations, and aircraft capability

• Provides internal consultation on market requirements for new airplane products in the constantly evolving airline industry

• Develops a consultative relationship with the airline that shapes their future network by identifying potential new market and revenue opportunities with Boeing's next generation airplane product line

• Assists/leads development, promotion, and evolution of Boeing's internal network and fleet optimization models to best address future customer requirements

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work in Renton, Washington.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):  

• 5+ years of experience working with and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives

• 3+ years of experience using Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook

• 1+ years of experience in an airline commercial planning function or related aviation consulting function

• 1+ years of experience communicating and presenting with the ability to effectively convey complex information to global audiences

• Able to travel up to 20% of the time both domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):  

• Level 4: 8+ years of experience working with and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives

• Level 5: 12+ years of experience working with and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, marketing, or related discipline

• 3+ years of experience interpreting data and presenting analysis and/or recommendations to management

• Experience with airline scheduling, operations, or revenue management

• Familiarization with both Boeing and Airbus commercial airplanes

• Foreign language skills

 

Relocation:

This position offers domestic relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

 

Drug Free Workplace: 

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.