Senior Analyst - BCG Vantage, Airline Network Strategy & Planning

*Locations*: Paris | Frankfurt | München | London | Madrid
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What You\’ll Do
As a Senior Analyst – BCG Vantage focused on Airline Network Strategy & Planning, you will be part of a growing global team within BCG’s Travel, Cities & Infrastructure (TCI) practice, delivering industry-leading insights and helping shape the next wave of innovation in airline network design.
You will act as a thought partner to case teams and sector/topic leaders, supporting proposal efforts, client engagements, IP development, and tool design. Your role will focus on:
* Advise on and analyze network strategies and planning processes, including route expansion, fleet strategy, schedule optimization, schedule recommendations, and market forecasts
* Lead or support business cases to evaluate business models, airline positioning, new market entries, network restructurings, and macro-driven shifts in competitive positioning
* Help develop, refine, and use in-house network planning tools, including GenAI-driven solutions
* Engage with airline clients and internal stakeholders on strategic projects covering a wide range of airline industry topics
* Support IP creation (e.g., industry benchmarks, optimization frameworks, toolkits) and onboarding of new colleagues
YOU\’RE GOOD AT
* Structuring and solving complex airline challenges, especially in network, operations planning, and schedule optimization
* Collaborating across distributed teams and working in fast-paced, agile environments
* Communicating technical analyses and strategic implications clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
* Applying creativity and commercial judgment to ambiguous, high-impact decisions
* Bridging strategy with practical implementation — connecting insights with tool development and execution

What You\’ll Bring
* 3–6+ years of experience in airline fleet, network & schedule planning, or commercial strategy roles (e.g.,revenue management, route profitability analysis), or within top-tier consulting firms with exposure to aviation/transportation clients
* Strong understanding of airline business models, air traffic analysis, financial analysis, market modeling, scheduling tradeoffs, and capacity planning
* Hands-on experience using tools such as NetLine/Plan, Sabre AirVision, Amadeus Sky Suite, or comparable airline planning software (experience with these tools is a plus)
* Familiarity with operational scheduling, fleet optimization, and commercial planning processes
* Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (e.g., in Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, or Transportation Economics)
* Experience in or passion for GenAI tools and technologies, especially as applied to decision support or optimization in airline contexts
* Strong business judgment, analytical rigor, and interpersonal skills
* Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus

Who You\’ll Work With
As a Senior Analyst – BCG Vantage on our Topic Activation path, you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of BCG Vantage positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative BCG Vantage careers.

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