Job Location: Chicago, IL
Description
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run “Business Resource Group” communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
At United, we like to solve puzzles. From where we fly to when we fly, and even what planes we fly, our Network Planning team crafts flight schedules and routes that connect you with hundreds of destinations around the world, while our Alliances team connects you with even more locations across the globe by partnering with other airlines to get you to the places that matter most. With over 4,500 direct and connecting flights across 5 continents daily, and the largest international route network of any U.S. based airline, our team designs travel experiences that our customers – and employees – love. Get ready to work on our biggest puzzle when you join the Network Planning & Alliances team.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that United Airlines’ Network Planning team has access to innovative models, data, and analytics that will eventually be used by planners and schedulers to plan, evaluate and construct schedules. Identify the best data and models to use, build subject matter expertise in the models’ domain, continuously improve the design and application of these models, and work with user groups to ensure models are used to their fullest potential.
- Partner with technology teams to continuously develop and improve the models used by Network Planning
- Determine analytical framework for business problems and perform ad hoc analyses as necessary
- Provide guidance on which improvements to make to existing models and how they are configured and calibrated
- Work with cross-functional teams to design, build, test, and implement new models, features and datasets
- Engage with experts and monitor new developments in relevant fields which may be leveraged to improve United’s network tools
Qualifications
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent knowledge of a large array of modeling and optimization techniques and tools
- Proficient in SAS, at least one high level programming language (R or Python), and SQL
- Strong mathematical and problem solving skills
- Data Science and Machine Learning experience
- Ability to work in a UNIX environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work with large cross-functional teams and on projects independently
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- Knowledge of the airline business and/or airline demand and market share forecasting preferred
- Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as engineering, business analytics or math
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
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