Senior Analyst - Fleet Strategy & Aircraft Configurations at United Airlines

%3Cblockquote dir=%22ltr%22%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EThe Senior Analyst – Fleet Strategy %26amp; Aircraft Configurations is a key member of the Network Fleet Strategy team.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EThe team is responsible for determining and recommending the best aircraft and configurations for United%27s long-term fleet, maximizing financial, customer, and crew benefits.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EThe Senior Analyst is responsible for developing optimal seating configurations for United’s future aircraft, and for coordinating with many stakeholders to bring these seating configurations to reality.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EA primary focus is on premium %26amp; economy cabin sizes, location of galleys and lavs, and other special features that have a direct impact on United’s profitability and the in-flight experience of our customers and crews.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EIn addition, the Sr. Analyst helps evaluate innovative new seating products and interior features that will benefit our customers for years to come.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:9.0pt;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob overview and responsibilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3ECoordinate seating layout (LOPA) projects, and related action items, with a broad range of United stakeholders including: Network Planning, Engineering, Onboard Products, Galley Packing, Inflight Experience %26amp; Safety, Tech Ops Planning, Revenue Management/Ancillary, and Finance teams%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EDesign and develop new seating layouts (LOPAs) for both domestic and international aircraft.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EUse United%27s core4 standards to create aircraft configurations that match United%27s needs.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EPlace particular focus on cabin sizes, efficiency of seat placement, the benefits of potential new seat types/technologies, alternate use of floor space, location of lavs/galleys/closets, and customer amenities%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EPrepare and present slides for leadership, summarizing key findings and the business case for specific projects%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EModel the revenue potential, costs, and NPV/payback of various layouts, as well as other aircraft-related projects%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3EWork directly with aircraft manufacturers to develop new layouts, while balancing engineering constraints and opportunities.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraph%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3ENOTE: This position provides a hybrid work arrangement including approximately 50% of the time spent onsite at our Chicago office location and 50% remotely.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/blockquote%3E

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

·         Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Transportation/Logistics, or related area of study

·         3+ years of related full-time work experience

·         Quantitative analytical experience in business, engineering, operations, or similar field

·         Demonstrated strategic thinking skills

·         Strong analytical and problem solving skills, Excel experience

·         Strong verbal written and communication skills

·         Exceptional relationship building skills

·         Ability to take complex problems and build logical solution frameworks

·         Ability to take initiative and drive action

·         Ability to organize and keep track of many facts

·         Ability to handle simultaneous projects and adapt to a fast paced changing environment

·         Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship

 

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

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