Network Planning Consultant

Department: Network Planning

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

The Network Planning Consultant supports the Network Planning Team by leading capacity planning decisions across Southwest’s route network. They’ll analyze operational performance, commercial insights, and forward ‑ looking data to develop route and frequency recommendations that drive revenue and profitability. They’ll partner across Commercial and operational Teams to balance business objectives , operational constraints, and Customer needs. The Network Planning Consultant leverages strong analytical and communication skills to optimize network performance and help connect Customers to what’s important in their lives.

Additional Details

The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

Leads the revisions of the Southwest flight schedule by overseeing the production of high-quality inputs, managing constraints, identifying obstacles and recommending solutions, and ensures that all schedule initiatives are met

Leads the process of gathering schedule change requests/inputs/constraints from other departments, such as Network Planning, Crew Planning, Ground Operations, Operational Performance and Revenue Management

Leads the advanced execution of complex schedule changes including Demand Shaping, Available Fleet deployment, ASM adjustments, slot changes, etc.

Ensures that all schedule parameters are met, including market frequencies, physical gates, staffed gates, connecting bank structures, minimum turn times, block times, tow times, gate assignments, etc.

Evaluates commercial requests to determine the best way to achieve them without violating operational requirements and minimize the impact on already booked Customers

Performs complex, highly visible flight schedule revisions with minimal guidance

Performs the highly visible and complex post-publication capacity changes including but not limited to demand shaping, available fleet deployment, ASM adjustments, international and domestic extra sections

Coordinates all runway construction projects across multiple groups to ensure schedules incorporate the necessary parameters or are adjusted to meet the requirements

Functions at an advanced level in schedule editing

Supports enhancements for schedule optimization, editing, and simulation software and various other models

Supports the Principle Airport Access Consultant with external relationships including other airline slot coordinators, FAA slot coordinators, IATA, Customs and Border Protection, Airport Common Use Gate Coordinators

Supports the process for submitting requests for landing rights and pre-clearance services to Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Produce on-demand reports supporting international service including but not limited to passenger counts and Cuba overfly permits

Implements initiatives, improves processes and creates efficiencies to allow for quick turn schedule modifications

Trains all Senior Analysts and Analysts on the Team on all schedule distribution functions and serves as a coach, mentor, and resource

May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

Ability to understand and apply information to contribute to the organizations strategic plan

Skilled in identifying complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Ability to listen, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and/or in speaking with others

Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense

Ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns

Ability to execute a high level of attention to detail Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:

Airline network planning including flight schedule alignment with commercial and operational impact, industry-leading capabilities, and aircraft scheduling techniques

Network Planning software systems and data

Impact of Network Planning systems/processes on downline internal/external systems/processes/Customers

Commercial and Operational performance metrics and targets

Airline industry including an understanding of competitors operational and commercial tactics and recent performance

Preferred: Experience in analytical/data analysis and data visualization

​ Licensing/Certification

N/A

Physical Abilities

Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time

Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job

Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines

Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company information

Pay & Benefits

Competitive market salary from $108,700 per year to $120,800 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

Benefits you’ll love

Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)

Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**

Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***

Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)

Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.

Explore more Benefits you’ll love:

• Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

**401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Posting End Date

08/09/2026