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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.

Job Description:

Job Summary

• Do you love working with numbers and data? Can you see the numbers and data come alive and tell a story? Do you like problem-solving? If you yelled YES to these questions, this may be your dream job! We are hiring to welcome our June 2025 Co-hort class!

• As an Associate Analyst, you&39;ll receive training, coaching, and mentoring as you&39;re introduced to Southwest Airlines and the dynamic airline industry. This role supports multiple teams under the Commercial and Operational umbrellas. These teams schedule, plan, operate, and maximize revenue for every flight! Each step of the way you&39;ll apply your new learnings to current-day challenges across Network Planning and other Commercial/Operational Planning departments. To name a few - Crew Planning, the NOC, Ground Operations, Flight Operations, Tech Ops, and Inflight! This cross-functional training and exposure will build your skills, knowledge, and personal brand making you uniquely qualified for your next career step at Southwest Airlines. Upon completion of training (estimated at 16-18 months), you&39;ll be placed as an Analyst on one of our Operational or Commercial teams.

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

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Learn in a classroom and Team environment with hands-on application to understand and develop advanced skills required to perform meaningful analysis
• Learn and master multiple data sources, tools, and resources and develop the ability to recognize which is best source of information to use when answering questions and completing analysis across multiple scenarios
• Learn commercial and operational principles of commercial aviation, with a focus on Southwest, the industry and the competitive landscape
• Learn the key inputs and constraints required to build our core product, the Flight Schedule
• Learn to review, compare, measure, and analyze the impact of Flight Schedule changes including understanding down line effect, KPIs and performance metrics
• Develop the capability to report and analyze key performance indicators used to evaluate operational and commercial performance across Southwest and the industry
• Develop the ability to explore data and organize it into effective visualizations that communicate business insights and realistic solutions
• Grow business acumen across topics, Teams, and Departments, developing "Big Picture" thinking by learning how it all fits together and by demonstrating the ability to connect the different concepts through insightful analysis and recommendations
• Develop the ability to identify and action opportunities to innovate, improve business processes, and implement efficiencies
• Apply knowledge and skills to display mastery of milestone tasks, data and application of concepts
• Responsible for staying on pace with the class, passing assessments to display consistent growth, meeting all deadlines, and embodying the Southwest Values
• Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee&39;s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the fundamental principles and practical applications of business, finance, and economics
• Skilled in Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn in a classroom setting as well as though project assignments
• Ability to demonstrate competency in reading and comprehending technical information, listening, writing, and public speaking
• Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of departments spanning multiple levels, including those in leadership positions
• Ability to demonstrate competency in collecting, manipulating and organizing large datasets, and transforming data into clear visualizations with actionable insights
• Ability to listen, take initiative, solve problems, and demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Ability to develop deep knowledge of various analytical and technical tools, including Excel, SQL, Alteryx, and Tableau
• Ability to provide full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and ask questions as appropriate
• Ability to quickly process and understand complex information and use this information to identify potential solutions
• Ability to work independently in a Team environment

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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