American Airlines

Data Scientist/Sr Data Scientist, Technical Operations

American Airlines • $110K — $130K *
Fort Worth, TX 76137In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Master's/PhD or Bachelor's with 2+ years in a quantitative field like Data Science or Statistics.
  • Experience in at least one programming language (Python, R, Java) and with machine learning libraries.
  • Practical experience in data extraction, cleaning, and analysis.
  • Deep understanding of statistical and machine learning techniques.
  • Ability to complete technical interviews related to statistics, machine learning, SQL, and Python.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into machine learning solutions.
  • Build predictive forecasting systems for performance modeling.
  • Support development of data products through exploratory analysis and model building.
  • Create new datasets and identify key features for modeling.
  • Communicate complex analyses in simple, actionable terms to stakeholders.
  • Engage with leaders at airports and Technical Operations for operational analysis.
  • Design feature-based datasets in Azure for machine learning and AI.

Benefits

  • Travel Perks: Access to 365 destinations with family and friends on American Airlines flights.
  • Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and virtual doctor visits from day one.
  • Wellness Programs: Resources to support personal health and wellbeing.
  • 401(k) Program: Available upon hire with potential employer contributions after one year.
  • Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on various services.
Full Job Description
9/28/26

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 88137

Job Description

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.
  • Collaborate with teams across the business to translate their needs or challenges into machine learning or statistical problems.
  • Build predictive forecasting systems to model future performance on known change.
  • Support the development of data products through exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model building.
  • Explore and create new datasets, identify key features, and identify new ones to be used in modeling. Datasets includes subject areas such as maintenance discrepancies, production bill of work, airline flight schedules, parts and tooling inventory, aircraft out of service, productivity, etc.
  • Effectively communicate complex experiments, models, and analytics outputs with partners in simple and actionable way.
  • Able to communicate the analysis directly with leaders at the airports and within Technical Operations group. Analysis may include flight dispatch reliability, productive aircraft scheduling, execution of routine maintenance, operational performance, etc.
  • Design and manage feature-based datasets in Azure for streamline ML & AI.
  • Other duties as assigned.


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Master's/PhD degree or Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of equivalent practical experience in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering, etc.)
  • Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, Java), software engineering best practices (including testing and version control), and machine learning libraries
  • Practical experience with data extraction, cleaning, and analysis
  • Deep knowledge of statistical and machine learning techniques
  • Ability to successfully complete technical interviews and take-home test in areas of statistics, machine learning, SQL, Python, PySpark, and MLOps.

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Experience with SQL and data visualization
  • Practical experience designing, building and deploying machine learning models
  • Experience working in a consulting role
  • Domain knowledge in the airline industry is a plus
  • Familiarity with deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, recommender systems, experimentation (e.g., A/B testing) is a plus
  • Experience in using cloud platforms and parallel processing is a plus
  • Experience applying various data science techniques such as: Forecasting, Recommendation Systems, A/B Testing, Logistics Optimization, Churn Analysis, Segmentation Analysis, and Deep Learning
  • Experience using Databricks, PySpark / Spark, Snowflake, dbt, Azure Cloud

Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • Demonstrated aptitude for logical analysis, problem identification, and problem solving
  • Ability to view data from different angles to employ feature engineering techniques to better represent models
  • Ability to work on a diverse team or with a diverse range of coworkers
  • Ability to solve complex problems and puzzles in a constrained and dynamic environment
  • Ability to leverage understanding of the airline business and commercial goals to drive results and innovative solutions
  • Ability to be adaptive to new ideas and business processes in an ever-changing marketplace
  • Ability to challenge self and team to develop future-oriented network strategies
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate, work with cross-functional groups to drive outcomes which benefit the entire airline
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Skilled at sharing knowledge to develop the expertise of the team as a whole


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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