Specialist, International Network Planning

How youll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The Specialist, International Network Planning, is responsible for developing, analyzing and recommending airline route network strategies on a route and a city level to maximize profitability.
Primary functions:
• Manage a set of spanets to maximize profitability and competitive positioning
• Identify opportunities to reallocate aircraft from low performing to high performing spanets
• Synthesize information from large data sets to drive decisions on capacity positioning and spanet strategy
• Analyze changes to the competitive environment and suggest strategies and tactics to improve Delta’s positioning in the competitive landscape
• Manage the schedule creation process, interfacing with Schedule Planning and Publication teams to ensure Delta’s schedules are correctly on display for the consumer
• Interface with other departments including Revenue Management, Sales, Corporate Real Estate, ACS, Legal and Fleet, among others, to ensure cross-commercial alignment on key projects
• Forecast new spanets for Delta service
• Coordinate the relationship between Delta and our international JV partners, as necessary
• Develop PowerPoint presentations clearly articulating strategy, recommendation, and benefits
• Concisely communicate recommendations to all levels of management

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way.

Why Youll Love Delta
• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
• 3-5 years of relevant airline commercial experience
• Strong skills in strategic thinking, financial and economic modeling / analysis, project management, and oral and written presentations
• Confident executive presence and oral communication skills; the ability to think on your feet in an environment with senior leaders
• Refined storyline/narrative skills allowing for independent construction of executive-level slides
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to leverage resources across Delta
• Deep knowledge of Delta’s network and the airline competitive landscape
• Experience in negotiations, international relationship management, and a diplomatic interpersonal mindset
• Extensive experience with PowerPoint, Excel, and database querying, with knowledge of Delta’s analytical databases (RPAD, FPS, DDS, MIDT, DOT O&D, OAPM, etc)
• SAS and advanced statistical modeling / database querying skills preferred
• Strong understanding of how to effectively query, aggregate, and manipulate data
• Top-tier verbal and written communication skills
• Results oriented and capable of meeting deadlines with attention to detail and follow through
• Ability to work well with others in a time sensitive environment with minimal supervision
• Must be performing satisfactorily in current position
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
• Prior airline network planning experience
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (business, finance, economics, mathematics, or related)