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.
Ready to shape the future of Southwest’s network and flight schedule? As Manager of Future Schedules, you will lead the Team responsible for designing and developing Southwest’s network and flight schedules, balancing commercial opportunities with operational realities. You will guide schedule optimization efforts, evaluate pre‑publication schedule adjustments, and identify solutions to complex planning challenges that support business goals. In this role, you will partner with Leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to drive network design, schedule development, communications, and strategic analysis. You will also champion innovation in decision support tools and ensure your Team understands both the detailed and long‑term considerations that influence schedule planning. Your Leadership will directly impact operational reliability, network performance, and Southwest’s ability to serve Customers efficiently across its route network.
Additional details:
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Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $132,200 per year to $146,900 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: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
*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.
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