Network Planning - Planning Executive Heathrow, England
Job description
This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else
About the role
We are looking for a Planning Executive to play a key role in shaping our future network & schedule. You will work across the 3 network planning functions Network Development, Scheduling and Slots, to support the creation and delivery of a seasonal schedule at all stages of the planning cycle.
Key functions of the role range from delivering and developing a commercial case for a new route, to coming up with creative solutions to cover the slot portfolio within a seasonal schedule. You will naturally support your decisions with data and be able to articulate your results to the Network Management team.
Maintaining close relationships with resourcing, operations, engineering, and procurement will strengthen your outputs, experience of problem solving, analysis and interpretation of large data sets, from multiple sources is a key requirement.
About you
- Able to think holistically and creatively to solve multidimensional problems
- Experienced in turning commercial insights into deliverable outcomes
- Understanding of the overall BA planning process (across engineering, crewing, ground resourcing commercial) and/or a deep understanding of slot planning
- Good understanding of the BA network and fleet, markets and competitors
- Extensive experience of parts of the network planning process and/or proven ability to quickly get to grips with complex processes
Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold, you will be in your element at British Airways.
Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.
Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at British Airways. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities
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