Company Description

Join the journey!

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

Under the guidance of the Senior Director, Network Planning and Strategy, the Manager, Network Strategy contributes to determining Air Transat’s long-term network and fleet—in other words, network strategies and types of aircraft to be used by integrating various parameters, including market growth, competition, network economics, technical and operational constraints, slot constraints, connectivity objectives, process and operational practice improvements, and fleet sizing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the definition of the strategy and development of the long-term network to maximize profitability.
• Monitor changes in route profitability (revenues and costs) and the competitive environment.
• Conduct diagnostics and provide route analyses.
• Evaluate growth potential (frequencies, aircraft types, schedules) and propose flight schedule scenarios based on demand and the competitive environment.
• Optimize schedules based on existing partnership agreements and assess the value of future alliances or partnership opportunities.
• Prepare presentations supporting the approval of strategic decisions related to long-term network planning.
• Support the Optimization team with analysis and decision-making.
• Help ensure alignment between network development,and the current program.
• Leverage the expertise of other departments (Revenue Management, Operations, Marketing, Commercial, Product, etc.) to support network development.
• Act as a driver of innovation, particularly in methodologies and modelling.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of tools, processes, dashboards, and reports required to monitor objectives.

Additional Information

Artificial intelligence tools are used to analyze applications, whether to sort or preselect profiles based on criteria related to job requirements. All applications are then reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure a fair and inclusive process.

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.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific and/or economic discipline (e.g., mathematics, economics, optimization, operational research). Knowledge of the travel or aviation industry is an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and conceptualization skills, with a results-oriented mindset and strong work ethic.
• Ability to consider the collective interest; strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-confidence, sense of conviction, initiative, and interest in innovation.
• Good knowledge of the MS Office Suite and statistical tools.
• Ability to adapt in a constantly changing 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, customers, and other stakeholders in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and internationally.