Sr Network Strategy Consultant - Network Planning

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.

Network Planning

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 Senior Network Strategy Consultant supports the Network Strategy Team by shaping the long‑term direction of Southwest’s flight network through strategic analysis, market evaluation, and network investment recommendations. They’ll Lead complex initiatives that assess future domestic and international opportunities, influence aircraft allocation decisions, and support long‑range planning for airports, facilities, and operational resources. They’ll represent Southwest with airport, industry, and community stakeholders while presenting strategic recommendations and business cases to Senior Leaders and Executives.

The Senior Network Strategy Consultant leverages deep airline industry knowledge, strong critical thinking skills, and influential leadership to identify emerging risks and opportunities, mentor Team Members, and guide strategic decisions that support Southwest’s long‑term growth.

• 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.

• Act as a subject matter expert regarding Southwest's network in order to create network strategies influencing the direction of the Southwest network 1.5-15 years in the future
• Partner in the development of strategic and tactical domestic and international commercial plans to enhance the Southwest network
• Maintain the Network Portfolio and recommends changes to Senior Leadership
• Collaborate with various cross‑functional teams in completing the 3 year and long‑term Network Plans (Work Plan)
• Lead domestic and international new city evaluations
• Lead in the performance of high level forecasting for new cities as well as overall large scale network changes
• Develop and maintain knowledge base for Southwest's domestic and international markets, including but not limited to past performance trends, future outlook, and industry capacity and demand changes
• Initiate, lead, and complete value added Team projects in accurate/timely manner with ability to meet needs of all levels in the organization
• Manage external relationships with airport and tourism authorities for offline domestic and international cities
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders