American Airlines

Executive Assistant,SVP

American Airlines • $80K — $120K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training
  • 7+ years of experience in a prior executive assistant role supporting an SVP
  • Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize work
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High professionalism and emotional intelligence
  • Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks for airport access

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and clerical support to the SVP of Airport Operations
  • Protect confidential information with integrity
  • Manage an active calendar and prioritize executive's schedule
  • Arrange complex domestic and international travel plans
  • Interact with different levels of management and stakeholders
  • Respond to customer requests and grievances professionally
  • Compose correspondence and prepare reports or presentations

Benefits

  • Travel perks for you and your loved ones across 365 destinations
  • Health benefits including dental, vision, and virtual doctor visits from day one
  • Comprehensive wellness programs to support personal health
  • 401(k) with employer contributions after one year
  • Additional perks such as pet insurance and discounts on various services
Full Job Description
Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities: Dallas - TX
Requisition ID: 79682

Job Description

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 team responsible for providing key administrative, clerical and organizational support to the SVP, Airport Operations.


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.
  • Protects the integrity of confidential information for all matters
  • Frequent need to shift priorities and quickly adapt to competing demands, while demonstrating the highest level of professionalism and efficiency in a fast-paced environment
  • Manage an active calendar of appointments while ensuring our Executive's schedule is followed and respected. Keeping our leader well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities will be a key priority
  • Arrange complex domestic and international travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; collect documents for travel-related meetings; coordinate on/off-site meetings
  • Interacts with all levels of management, corporate clients, and business community leaders
  • Responds to customer requests and complaints within limits of authority and directs inquiries outside of authority to the appropriate staff member
  • Compose Correspondence, prepare presentations, reports and other ad hoc materials
  • Receives incoming telephone calls and inquiries; handles or routes calls appropriately
  • Manage time and attendance, expense reports, invoices and ordering of supplies


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training
  • 7+ years of experience in a prior executive assistant role supporting an SVP


Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Ability to possess the highest regard for confidentiality and professionalism
  • Knowledge of policies, procedures, and corporate structure
  • Ability to be self-motivated with strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
  • Ability to partner and collaborate with other Executive Assistants and team members in a proactive and positive manner
  • You are known for your emotional/social intelligence, your extremely high level of professionalism, and your positive 'can-do' attitude
  • You possess expert-level writing, editing, grammatical, and research skills
  • Demonstrate leadership and diplomacy to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management
  • Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable
  • Ability to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable


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.

Cities: Dallas - TX
Requisition ID: 79682

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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