Director, Optimization & Scheduling

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Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team. Open-mindedness, concern for others, intelligence at work, and above all, a good dose of fun allow us to achieve great things every day. Our commitment has earned us the title of best leisure airline in the world several times, and this is just the beginning. Want to join us? You will have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. You will also have the opportunity to work in modern and inspiring work environments.

Job Description

In collaboration with the Senior Director, Network planning, the Director – Optimization & Scheduling is responsible for leading a team of managers, analysts and specialists whose mandate is to maximize short-term network profitability (between 45 days and 9 months) and to ensure efficient planning of the current flight schedules.

Optimization and management of the current schedule are key levers of organizational profitability. In this role, the incumbent acts as a central point of coordination, working closely with multiple internal teams, including Commercial Distribution, Network Planning, Finance, Revenue Management, Alliances, Flight Operations, Communications, Marketing, and Commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Set team objectives and ensure their achievement, while monitoring performance.
• Supervise the work of the Optimization and Scheduling teams, including workload organization and schedule management.
• Actively participate in projects related to the current season schedule.
• Determine the economic and strategic optimum of the overall network, monitor profitability trends, and maintain ongoing competitive analysis.
• Provide economic expertise to the department by analyzing results, communicating key insights, and supporting long-term decisions for the Network planning.
• Optimize Transat’s slot portfolio, ensuring the retention and development of slots in strategic and/or constrained airports.
• Tactically optimize the current schedule in collaboration with Operations by identifying ad hoc opportunities for economic improvement (maintenance, crew, connection times, etc.).
• Analyze risks and opportunities within the current schedule and recommend and implement corrective actions, including capacity adjustments.
• Act as a key collaboration partner with operational teams (IOC, maintenance, crews, airports) and commercial teams (Revenue Management, Network Planning) to ensure a flight schedule that is both economically optimal and operationally robust.
• Communicate network changes and their impacts to the various departments.
• Develop and implement tools, dashboards, and reports required to track objectives and support decision-making.
• Act as a driver of innovation, both methodologically and organizationally.
• Contribute to the implementation of organizational strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific and/or economic field (mathematics, economics, optimization, operations research, or a related discipline).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the commercial aviation field (Network Planning, Operations Planning, Revenue Management, Sales), including at least 5 years in a management role.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in airline operations.
• Strong mathematical and/or economic knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership, and the ability to build and maintain sustainable relationships with teams and partners.
• Strong time and priority management skills in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent command of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and demonstrated ease with collaborative digital tools and AI (e.g., Copilot).
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
• Oral and written fluency in French and English*
  A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, partners, and other stakeholders in Quebec, across Canada, and internationally.

*A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and internationally.

Additional Information

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Employment Equity

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs.