Vice President, Capacity Planning in Seattle, Washington WHAT WE\'RE ABOUT We\'re creating an airline people love. It begins with each [redacted] employee, bringing unique strengths and energy to our work in the air and on the ground. Every day, we go beyond what\'s expected and reach for the remarkable, together. POSITION INFORMATION Role Summary Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, the Vice President, Capacity Planning role is a key strategic position at [redacted]. Critical to the success of this role, and most importantly the success of Alaska, is to establish the vision and direction for market competitiveness through our diverse network strategies for [redacted]. The VP, Capacity Planning will play an essential role, in partnership with leaders across the organization, ensuring a competitive, deep and robust schedule and network processes throughout the organization. The VP, Capacity Planning will play a leadership role in helping the company pursue its strategy of working together to differentiate itself and position the company as a lean and nimble 21st century airline. Scope & Complexity This position supports the network, schedule and distribution activities for [redacted]. Key Duties Builds and develops a highly competitive network, schedule, and distribution organization which includes responsibility for making key decisions regarding network, schedule or aircraft changes and participating in aircraft purchase or divestiture decisions. Establishes a vision and direction in partnership with executive leadership to create network strategies in support of [redacted] growth. Drives the commercial strategy of our fleet portfolio to ensure an optimal aircraft mix which maximizes revenues. Partners with Revenue Management and Marketing executives to ensure pricing and marketing efforts support capacity deployment. Collaborates and partners with operational leadership teams to make sure that the published schedule is safe, efficient and reliable. Defines and leads competitive strategies to ensure processes are in place to actively monitor the network changes at competitor airlines to ensure market competitiveness. Works with operational leaders to ensure key operating strategies are monitored, and updated including Remain Overnights (RONs), gate separation, maintenance touches etc. Closely partners with Airport Real Estate leadership to ensure airport capacity gate asset utilization is maximized. Oversees the close in re-fleeting program to ensure close in demand adjustments and crew bids maximize revenue for our airlines. Job-Specific Experience, Education &Skills; Required A Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with a focus in business administration, economics or related field. A minimum of 12 years of successful and progressive leadership experience guiding airline planning or scheduling teams within a complex organization. Demonstrated ability to lead executives, peers, and team members to make data-driven decisions that align with strategic goals. Strong cross-divisional team leader who expects excellence, develops others, and creates excitement around a compelling vision in a collaborative, team oriented fashion. Skilled at making and defending tough decisions, while demonstrating care and concern for the opinions of others, both inside and outside the organization. Effective communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, and listening). Detailed oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum age of 18. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Job-Specific Leadership Expectations Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable. Proactive leader with a demonstrated ability to oversee a portfolio of complex and transformative information technology projects. Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change cross-divisionally for mutually beneficial strategic and operational impact.