8/28/26
Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 87030
Job Description
What you'll doThis 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.
- Lead development of American's annual Sustainability Report, with a focus on driving the strategic themes for the company's reporting and aligning its reporting with best-in-class disclosure frameworks to obtain the maximum impact with the company's shareholders and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Operations, People and other business units to develop voluntary sustainability disclosures that are responsive to both investor feedback and mandatory disclosures in the U.S. and other countries where American does business.
- Partner with other members of the Sustainability Team to develop internal controls for sustainability data and metrics, coordinating as needed with external and internal audit, operations and other impacted teams to satisfy upcoming reporting regulations.
- Engage with investors, nonprofits, rating agencies and other external stakeholders to support transparent disclosures and improve existing reporting.
- Work with American's Information Technology, Financial Reporting, Safety and other business units to understand technology needs and implement solutions to capture relevant and accurate data.
- Support sustainability-related disclosures in other public documents, including SEC filings.
Enhance data management practices to promote accuracy and audit-ready disclosures. - Conduct sustainability disclosure benchmarking across and outside of the commercial aviation industry.
All you'll need for successMinimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience - Bachelor's degree, preferably in sustainability, environmental policy or similar area
- 5+ years of work experience, including some direct experience leading or supporting corporate sustainability/ESG reporting and disclosure efforts
- Familiarity with existing and pending ESG disclosure requirements in the U.S. and other regions (e.g., ECGT, CSRD, ISSB)
Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience - Knowledge and understanding of sustainability/ESG issues and related reporting trends, drivers and frameworks with the ability to identify and articulate opportunities to improve sustainability disclosures and performance
- Master's degree in public policy and/or prior experience in sustainability-related policy areas
- Airline or other hard-to-abate industry experience
Skills, Licenses, and Certifications• Clear and strategic thinker with strong research skills, ability to analyze and understand complex topics
• Collaborative, positive individual able to form productive relationships across the company
• Highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic
• Superior project management skills, including ability to develop plans and meet deadlines
• Ability to shift priorities, achieve goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
What you'll getFeel 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.
