Manager, Crew Schedule Planning

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 Manager is a member of the Crew Planning Leadership Team within the Operations Planning, Analytics and Product Management Division.
• In this role, you will manage a team of analysts who are responsible for monthly execution, analytics, and future development of the company's Crew Sequence Allocations software and processes This job also plays an important role in delivering an operationally effective and financially efficient crew plan to Flight, Flight Service, and the IOC.

What you'll do

• Delivers a monthly crew allocations plan that balances operational supportability and financial efficiency
• Provides quantitative and qualitative responses to proposed changes to allocation and crew workforce plans and practices
• Works closely with other operations groups to maximize reliability and customer experience
• Evaluates the performance of crew plans and identifies improvement opportunities
• Evaluates proposals and provides recommendations for labor contracts and workforce strategy
• Works with internal groups and vendors to enhance the role of technology in the Crew Planning cycle
• Leads development and continuous improvement of internal practices, processes, and tools

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• 5 years of industry experience specific to the area of work
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics or other quantitative disciplines or additional equivalent experience/training
• Must pass a background reference check and criminal fingerprint check

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• 5 years of management experience
• Experience in crew resource planning and optimization
• In-depth knowledge of the regulatory rules affecting crew schedules, including a working knowledge of the APA and APFA collective bargaining agreements and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)

Skills, Licenses & Certifications
• Intermediate to Advanced skill level required in all Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated expertise in organizing and carrying out complex quantitative analysis
• Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet critical contractual deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure, perform independently and work well with other members of the team
• Demonstrated abstract reasoning and critical thinking skills, ability to effectively analyze detailed information, must enjoy solving complex puzzles
• Strong attention to detail, organization and time management skills

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+ Team Member 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.