American Airlines

Manager, Planning

American Airlines • $90K — $120K *
Fort Worth, TX 76137In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, Accounting or equivalent experience
  • 4 years experience in Airline Operations
  • Preferred: Certification in Lean Six Sigma
  • Preferred: 5 years of experience in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations
  • Strong financial acumen

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of analysts/planners in shop repair scheduling and material planning
  • Identify new opportunities to leverage tools and best practices
  • Develop analysts/planners for future roles and responsibilities
  • Create project timelines, goals, and manage stakeholder communication
  • Develop solutions to business challenges in collaboration with department managers
  • Update senior leadership on project milestones
  • Analyze data to pinpoint areas for performance improvement

Benefits

  • Travel perks allowing access to 365 destinations with friends and family
  • Comprehensive health benefits from day one including virtual doctor visits
  • Wellness programs supporting personal health improvement
  • 401(k) program with employer contributions available after one year
  • Additional benefits include employee assistance, pet insurance, and discounts on travel-related services
Full Job Description
5/27/26

Location: Integrated Operations Ctr (DFW-SV02)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 85689

Job Description

Why you'll love this job

  • This job is a member of the Planning Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
  • Responsible for leading a team of analysts/planners with significant bottom line impact to production performance within Tech Ops.


What you'll do

  • Leads a team of analysts/planners responsible for developing/executing/maintaining and monitoring shop repair scheduling, bill of works, metric development and analysis, and material planning
  • Identifies new opportunities to leverage available tools, processes, best practices, and reporting
  • Develops analysts/planners to ensure a high level of job proficiency and prepare them for future roles with increased responsibility
  • Develops and identifies project timelines, goals, and stakeholders
  • Works with department managers to identify business challenges and create solutions to address challenges
  • Updates senior leadership on project milestones
  • Completes justifications for projects and initiatives
  • Uses various data sources to identify areas of optimization and performance improvement for department
  • Seeks out action plans and identifies corrective action for department
  • Resolves department issues and sets deadlines for activities
  • Improves communication within teams
  • Provides guidance/coaching/mentorship to analysts/planners & empowers them to make effective, timely decisions
  • Focuses on customer needs & requirements


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, Accounting or other business related field or equivalent experience/training
  • 4 years experience within Airline Operations

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Certification in Lean Six Sigma
  • 5 years'of experience within Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations preferred

Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • Ability to modify existing processes by correcting problems, resolving issues and updating existing work methods
  • Employee First - Customer first attitude
  • Forward thinking, big picture, visionary
  • Strong aptitude for working with other departments including Finance, Base Operations, and others
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proven experience in leading and motivating others
  • Takes ownership and promotes collaboration/teamwork
  • Effectively and professionally manage pressure with serious time commitment
  • Lead, empower, and motivate employees
  • Influence decision making using facts/data/trends and validate assumptions
  • Strong financial acumen
  • Follows instructions, processes and procedures
  • Ability to correct and resolve issues/problems in processes with the help of existing procedures, norms and processes


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


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.

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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