A career without limits
As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.
This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.
So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.
We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.
Network Planning Analyst
- Do you want to play a central role building the future British Airways route network?
- Are you commercially driven, always striving to improve results through thorough analysis?
- Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment where communication and collaboration are key?
If this sounds like you, we are looking for a Network Analyst to play a key role in shaping our future route network.
Using analytical techniques, you'll bring together data from multiple sources. You'll make recommendations to change existing frequency, add new destinations, or change fleet allocations and timings to maximise profitability. You will guide procurement and attend route conferences globally to build relationships with current and future airport partners, with the aim of further supporting route profitability.
To implement your ideas you’ll be required to work closely with the slots and scheduling teams to create a feasible seasonal schedules at one of the world's most congested airports.
What you’ll do:
- To develop and maintain regional and network strategies that shape and support BA’s network plan
- To develop the BA LHR and LGW network plans, aligned with the network strategies, always seeking to maximise commercial returns through the right sizing of the network and each individual route (frequency and aircraft size) as well as ensuring timings are optimum for customer types
- Build and maintain effective relationships across the airline, group and joint businesses to inform and facilitate ongoing network development on a seasonal or tactical basis.
- Produce regular, well summarized, timely and accurate management information on network financial performance
- Translate performance, strategy, insights into compelling presentations (Powerpoint, Word documents and verbally) to Director level
What you’ll bring to British Airways:
- I have strong analytical skills, able to work with complex data, interpret results and communicate recommendations effectively
- I have an excellent working knowledge of the main techniques, processes, systems and data sources used in commercial, cost and network analysis
- I am resilient, and work calmly and effectively under constant time pressures, always seeking to maintain an exemplary standard
- I am articulate and able to communicate effectively to different audiences
- I work well in a team environment, hungry to learn, not daunted by asking for help and find it rewarding to help others
Your experience:
- I have a numerate degree or proven numerical aptitude in a similar role
- I have an excellent understanding of the BA network and fleet, markets and competitors
- I have a good understanding of aviation business, airline economics, and the commercial, operational and financial drivers of the airline, group, alliances and joint businesses
- I am proficient in financial analysis, able to interpret route results and concepts including cost allocation methodologies and revenue performance
- I have a good understanding of airline revenue management and pricing, and customer purchase behaviour
What we offer:
We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.
From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.
We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.
Inclusion & Diversity
At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.
Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
