American Airlines

Data Scientist/Sr Data Scientist, Safety

American Airlines • $90K — $130K *
Fort Worth, TX 76137In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Data Science, Statistics)
  • 3 years of hands-on experience with data science or machine learning
  • Expertise in handling and analyzing large datasets
  • Preferred 4 years of experience in Aviation or High Reliability Organizations
  • Knowledge of Operational Safety or Human Performance analytics

Responsibilities

  • Close the loop between collected data and operational stakeholders for risk-based decisions
  • Build and maintain statistical and machine learning models to identify safety trends
  • Dictate data structure to enhance data collection without delays
  • Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure data availability and consistency
  • Create innovative ways to deliver safety data and recommendations
  • Partner with Data Analysis Groups for actionable recommendations to leadership

Benefits

  • Travel Perks for you and your friends across a global network
  • Comprehensive health benefits from day one including vision and dental
  • Wellness programs to support work-life balance
  • 401(k) program with potential employer contributions
  • Additional benefits like employee assistance and discounts on various services
Full Job Description
5/28/26

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 85983

Job Description

Why you'll love this job

  • This role is part of the Safety Science team within Safety. You'll bring your data science, collaboration, and analytical skills to develop and maintain in-depth predictive analysis to tell the story of emerging safety trends and their possible causal factors, with the intent to drive solutions, preventing safety incidents before they occur.
  • You will be a part of an innovative team that will utilize Safety data from all areas of American. You will help enable data science solutions to promote the safety of our team members, customers, and assets.
  • This position is an in office position and would require five days in office attendance.


What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
  • This role is responsible for closing the loop between the data collected throughout American's operation, and the appropriate operational stakeholders involved in risk-based decision making
  • Builds and maintains high fidelity statistical and machine learning models to proactively identify emerging safety trends
  • Dictates data structure, to include the blending of existing proprietary and publicly available data sources so that additional data points may be captured without impacting implementation timelines
  • Partners with Data Engineers to identify new data sources and data gathering techniques, ensure data availability and consistency, and assess data effectiveness and accuracy
  • Builds means for innovative and meaningful delivery of safety data and recommendations
  • Partners with Data Analysis Groups, and Operations Standards Boards to deliver compelling and actionable recommendations to drive informed decision making to all levels of company leadership


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied
  • Mathematics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or similar field)
  • Expertise in collection, extraction, cleansing, preprocessing, wrangling, and analysis of large datasets to identify trends and actionable insights
  • 3 years of experience with hands-on data science or machine learning projects/products

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • 4 years' experience in Aviation or other High Reliability Organization
  • Experience in Operational Safety, or Human Performance analytics
  • Knowledge of Airline Operations


Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • Expert knowledge of Alteryx, Tableau, and Power BI
  • Fluency in SQL, R, and Python
  • Familiarity with Cognos
  • Expertise in Statistical/Machine Learning Tools
  • In-depth knowledge in statistical and machine-learning techniques, applying predictive analytics to develop
  • practical safety solutions
  • Expertise in using data visualization tools to build dashboards for all levels of leadership
  • Experience delivering presentations and leading collaboration across all levels of management
  • Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage and prioritize multiple complex deliverables


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


About American Airlines

US Airways provides international and domestic air transport in the United States. It is owned by the American Airlines Group. US Airways utilizes a fleet of 343 mainline jet aircrafts, along with 278 regional jet and turbo-prop aircrafts operated by contract and subsidiary airlines under the name US Airways Express. It was originally established as All American Aviation.It operates an airline network with 193 destinations in 24 countries in North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. It also operates the US Airways Shuttle, a US Airways brand which provides hourly service between Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C.As of October 2013, US Airways employed 32,312 people worldwide and operated 3,028 daily flights.US Airways is a member of Oneworld, and it currently operates along with American Airlines as a result of a merge between the two holding companies of these airliners.US Airways was established in 1973. It operates hubs at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, Philadelphia Inte...

American Airlines Careers

Join the dynamic team at American Airlines, a leader in global aviation and an innovator in the airline industry. With a wide range of job opportunities, American Airlines is the perfect place to advance your career, offering roles that cater to a variety of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At American Airlines, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to providing world-class service and shaping the future of travel. Our employees enjoy a culture of collaboration and respect, where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. With American Airlines, you can contribute to a legacy of innovation and leadership in the skies. Transform Your Career American Airlines is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your career through a robust suite of professional development and diversity training programs. Our leadership is committed to nurturing talent and recognizes the value of each individual’s growth. Join a team that leads with integrity and a passion for progress. At American Airlines, your career trajectory is bolstered by our commitment to innovation and excellence in the aviation industry. Internship Opportunities Kickstart your career with an internship at American Airlines. Gain invaluable industry experience, build your resume, and make connections that will propel your professional life. Our internships offer hands-on experience in a variety of departments, helping you discover your path in the aviation industry. Benefits of Working With Us American Airlines places immense value on the well-being of its team members. Employees enjoy competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee discounts, and flexible spending accounts. More than just perks, our benefits are designed to support your life, both at work and at home. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking to enhance your career in engineering, customer service, or leadership, American Airlines has a position that will match your skills and passions. We are continuously hiring and looking for motivated individuals who are ready to take their careers to new heights. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that align with your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. SEARCH AMERICAN AIRLINES JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at American Airlines.
Learn more about American Airlines
Size
123,400 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
-$8.8 billion
Founded
1930
5 Year Trend
-5.7%
Revenue
$17.3 billion
NASDAQ
AAL
* Ladders Estimates

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