Program Optimization Analyst
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About the Role
Air Transat seeks a Program Optimization Analyst to execute short-term network development plans and optimize the current season's schedule for profitability. The role involves analyzing flight economic performance, collaborating with Revenue Management and Pricing, and communicating schedule changes.
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Responsibilities
- Optimize the current season's schedule through tactical initiatives in collaboration with Revenue Management and Pricing teams to identify opportunities for short term revenue and profitability improvement
- Monitor the profitability performance of Air Transat's routes across the network
- Develop economic impact assessment tools to support decision making when flight schedule changes are considered (e.g., aircraft type changes)
- Conduct diagnostic assessments, perform analyses, and provide actionable recommendations
- Contribute to the development of future seasonal schedules based on long term strategic directions and in collaboration with the Program Development team
- Serve as a subject matter resource on topics related to Program Optimization
- Actively participate in projects related to the management and optimization of the current season's schedule
- Communicate required changes to the Current Schedule and Commercial Distribution teams, including adjustments to flight schedules and passenger reaccommodation plans
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly on matters related to program optimization
- Act as a driver of innovation by promoting improvements to methodologies, processes, and organizational practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific and/or economic discipline (such as Mathematics, Economics, Optimization, Operations Research, or a related field)
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience (experience in the airline industry is considered an asset)
- Strong analytical skills, ability to influence, and a proactive mindset
- Effective time management skills and a results oriented approach
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong, long term relationships with stakeholders and partners
- Advanced proficiency with information management and productivity tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as decision support tools and techniques
- Strong adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast paced, continuously changing environment
- Oral and written fluency in French and English
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Company Description
- Air Transat's mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team.
- Open mindedness, concern for others, intelligence at work and, above all, a healthy dose of fun enable us to achieve great things every day.
- Our dedication has earned us the title of the world's best leisure airline multiple times.
Job Description
- In line with the strategic directions defined by the company, the Program Optimization Analyst contributes to the execution of the short term network development plan (covering a horizon of 1 to 9 months).
- The Program Optimization team oversees the ongoing management of the current season’s schedule with the objective of improving Transat’s profitability.
- This role requires close collaboration with several departments, including Revenue Management, Pricing, Finance, Product, Public Affairs, and Flight Operations.
Responsibilities
- Optimize the current season’s schedule through tactical initiatives in collaboration with Revenue Management and Pricing teams to identify opportunities for short term revenue and profitability improvement.
- Monitor the profitability performance of Air Transat’s routes across the network.
- Develop economic impact assessment tools to support decision making when flight schedule changes are considered.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments, perform analyses, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Contribute to the development of future seasonal schedules based on long term strategic directions and in collaboration with the Program Development team.
- Serve as a subject matter resource on topics related to Program Optimization.
- Actively participate in projects related to the management and optimization of the current season’s schedule.
- Communicate required changes to the Current Schedule and Commercial Distribution teams, including adjustments to flight schedules and passenger reaccommodation plans.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly on matters related to program optimization.
- Act as a driver of innovation by promoting improvements to methodologies, processes, and organizational practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific and/or economic discipline (such as Mathematics, Economics, Optimization, Operations Research, or a related field).
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience (experience in the airline industry is considered an asset).
- Strong analytical skills, ability to influence, and a proactive mindset.
- Effective time management skills and a results oriented approach.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong, long term relationships with stakeholders and partners.
- Advanced proficiency with information management and productivity tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as decision support tools and techniques.
- Strong adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast paced, continuously changing environment.
- Oral and written fluency in French and English.
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