United Airlines
Senior Analyst - Fleet Strategy & Aircraft Configurations
United Airlines, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Analyst – Fleet Strategy & Aircraft Configurations
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Job Overview The Senior Analyst is a key member of the Network Fleet Strategy team. The team is responsible for determining and recommending the best aircraft and configurations for United’s long‑term fleet, maximizing financial, customer, and crew benefits. The 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. A primary focus is on premium & 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. In addition, the Senior Analyst helps evaluate innovative new seating products and interior features that will benefit our customers for years to come.
Responsibilities
Coordinate 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 & Safety, Tech Ops Planning, Revenue Management/Ancillary, and Finance teams.
Design and develop new seating layouts (LOPAs) for both domestic and international aircraft using United’s core4 standards to create aircraft configurations that match United’s needs.
Prepare and present slides for leadership, summarizing key findings and the business case for specific projects.
Model the revenue potential, costs, and NPV/payback of various layouts, as well as other aircraft‑related projects.
Work directly with aircraft manufacturers to develop new layouts while balancing engineering constraints and opportunities.
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.
Benefits Base pay range for this role is $79,800.00 to $103,966.00. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long‑term incentive compensation awards. You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
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. Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. 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 for accommodation requests.
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Job Overview The Senior Analyst is a key member of the Network Fleet Strategy team. The team is responsible for determining and recommending the best aircraft and configurations for United’s long‑term fleet, maximizing financial, customer, and crew benefits. The 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. A primary focus is on premium & 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. In addition, the Senior Analyst helps evaluate innovative new seating products and interior features that will benefit our customers for years to come.
Responsibilities
Coordinate 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 & Safety, Tech Ops Planning, Revenue Management/Ancillary, and Finance teams.
Design and develop new seating layouts (LOPAs) for both domestic and international aircraft using United’s core4 standards to create aircraft configurations that match United’s needs.
Prepare and present slides for leadership, summarizing key findings and the business case for specific projects.
Model the revenue potential, costs, and NPV/payback of various layouts, as well as other aircraft‑related projects.
Work directly with aircraft manufacturers to develop new layouts while balancing engineering constraints and opportunities.
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.
Benefits Base pay range for this role is $79,800.00 to $103,966.00. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long‑term incentive compensation awards. You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
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. Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. 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 for accommodation requests.
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