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At Hawaiian Airlines, we are all about welcoming our guests with Hawaiian hospitality and aloha, and taking care of our people, our home, and the communities we serve. Join our ‘ohana and be a part of an exciting team of professionals dedicated to serving our kama‘āina and introducing our islands to the world!

• Position Summary*

Hawaiian Airlines is seeking a dynamic and experienced Network Planning Director to join our team. As the Network Planning Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our airline's route network and ensuring optimal connectivity for our passengers. You will lead a team of talented professionals in analyzing market trends, evaluating route performance, and identifying growth opportunities to enhance our competitive position in the industry. This position reports to the Managing Director, Network and Schedule Planning.

• Key Responsibilities*

• Creates profitable medium and long-term plans, based on an evaluation of macroeconomic and industry data and trends, competitive threats and potential opportunities. Guides strategic discussions and contributes insight based on constantly refreshed, up-to-date knowledge and analysis of the industry and competitors

• Leads efforts to create route & network P&L forecasts to test new market opportunities as well as medium and long-term scenarios:

o Identifies new markets for growth and assess market growth potential

o Develops traffic, revenue and ASM forecasts at the equipment, route, and network level for various schedule scenarios based on likely competitor responses

o Creates robust network scenarios, incorporating potential competitive reaction

o Works closely with Finance and Operations to validate P/L and operational impact

• Guides work in cross-functional teams to develop analyses and test scenarios to support route launch decisions

o Develop business cases incorporating all stakeholder input

o Builds consensus on each recommendation and ushers proposal through various checkpoints

• Recommends frequency changes and new markets to maximize the profitability of HA’s network

• Develops and maintains long-term schedule and 5-10 year plans

• Analyzes network impacts of schedule changes, interline and code-share relationships

• Prepares network strategy presentations and develops relevant materials for the senior management team, the Board of Directors, and affiliated government bodies

• Leads cross functional analysis of poorer performing markets

• Maintains and calibrates network planning models and systems

• Assists in the Short and Long-Term Fleet Planning process by developing network scenarios and assessing aircraft compatibility in various scenarios; assesses economics of potential aircraft reconfiguration

• Supports other teams such as Sales, Cargo and Alliances in building overall business, including helping pursue alliance/codeshare agreements

• Other duties as assigned or directed

• Minimum Requirements*

• Bachelors’ degree, with a concentration in finance, economics, relevant quantitative field, or and equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Deep understanding of airline economics and business models

• 5 years experience performing network planning / network analysis activities at an airline or other transportation-related company, including experience with financial modeling/analysis and presentation development

• 5 years of experience in managing teams and/or direct reports

• Deep understanding of basic airline concepts such as Origin & Destination, Connect vs. Local passengers, Spill & Recapture, Demand Elasticity and fundamental Revenue Management concepts

• Advanced aptitude in problem-solving, including the ability to logically structure an appropriate analytical framework

• Adaptability and flexibility in the use of analytical approaches pertaining to problem solving

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

• Able to develop high quality, professional (PowerPoint) presentations, particularly related to the visual display of quantitative information

• Superior analytical and communication skills with an ability to clearly coordinate and communicate across the enterprise

• Excellent teamwork skills, with proven ability to work effectively in a variety of situations and across the enterprise

• Ability to work independently in close coordination with other functional areas

/ **Hawaiian Airlines is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulation, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of Marijuana, Cocaine, Opioids, PCP (Phencyclidine), and Amphetamine prior to any offer of employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Hawaiian Airlines and any employment offer will be withdrawn./

/ * In addition to routine employment eligibility verification, U.S.-based airlines must gather information to validate country of citizenship and country of birth. Upon hire, you must provide documentation proving your current country of citizenship and birthplace./

/ At Hawaiian Airlines, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive total rewards package that aims to attract, engage, and retain the finest talent in the industry. Our rewards structure is thoughtfully designed to include a competitive base salary coupled with variable compensation opportunities. This balanced approach ensures a fulfilling and lucrative work environment, aligning individual achievements with the broader organizational success./

/ Please note that the provided salary information serves as a general guideline. Our salary is determined by a candidate's experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. The expected pay range is $138,000 - $169,000./

• Preferred Qualifications*

• MBA or Masters degree in quantitative discipline.

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• About Hawaiian Airlines*

Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.

Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. The carrier was named Hawaiʻi's best employer by Forbes in 2022 and has topped /Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best/ list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedIn page.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)