Manager, Corporate Real Estate

Intro Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board! Why you'll love this job This job is a member of the Corporate Real Estate Team within the Corporate Affairs Division. Responsible for representing American’s corporate interests, as they relate to obtaining appropriate facilities for American’s operations, through negotiations with airports, other airlines’ properties representatives, IATA, ALTA, and industry consultants. What you'll do Leads the process for calculating and negotiating airport rates and charges where able; understanding airport operating budgets, passenger facility charges, and capital improvement plans Directs off airport leased and owned properties strategy Works in collaboration with local and regional station leadership, as well as other internal stakeholders Negotiates and manages contracts, leases, subleases, use and operating agreements with airports and other commercial and retail property landlords Coordinates internal approvals of leases and facility projects Coordinates space requirements between user departments and landlords in accordance with corporate standards Analyzes and models financial impacts of space and rate changes on overall lease economics Represents company on Airline-Airport Affairs Committees in matters such as annual operating and capital budgets, rates and charges, lease and use agreement terms, and airport master plans Anticipates changes in user charges at airports and work diligently with industry peers and local management Identifies risks and opportunities, develop recommendations, and implement leasehold and airport affairs initiatives Participates in new station start-ups, ensuring that Day 1 property and facility needs are met All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training Supervisory experience Skills, Licenses & Certifications Knowledge of the administration and negotiation of lease agreements, and specifically Airport-Airline Use and Lease Agreements Ability to be assertive while maintaining diplomacy and political awareness Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (e.g., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint); advanced MS Excel experience Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, shift priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, while exercising sound judgment to make decisions Ability to build strong working relationship with internal and external groups Ability to coordinate and manage large cross functional projects with all levels of management Must be able to work independently while drive results with little oversight Willing and able to travel Ability to pass a background reference check and criminal fingerprint check What you'll get Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network. Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need. 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year. Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more Feel free to be yourself at American From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY American Airlines maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Airlines