American Airlines

Principal Engineer, IT Software

American Airlines • $120K — $160K *
Fort Worth, TX 76137In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
  • 9+ years designing and implementing large-scale solutions
  • Proficiency in IBM TPF in a z/TPF environment
  • Experience with multiple programming languages including Java and Python
  • Strong background in cloud technologies like Azure and AWS

Responsibilities

  • Act as Flight Movement subject matter expert for IT
  • Design and develop platform services that manage flight operations
  • Translate flight operations into system models and data structures
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to meet operational needs
  • Document and test technical work products according to organizational standards
  • Integrate systems to follow organizational best practices
  • Anticipate and address performance challenges

Benefits

  • Travel perks for you and your family on 6,800 daily flights
  • Immediate access to comprehensive health benefits
  • Support through wellness programs for personal well-being
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions after one year
  • Various additional benefits, including pet insurance and travel discounts
Full Job Description
6/24/26

Location: Tech Ops (DFW-SV04)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 86136

Job Description

Intro

Why you'll love this job

  • As one diverse, high-performing team dedicated to technical excellence, you will focus relentlessly on delivering unrivaled digital products that drive a more reliable and profitable airline.
  • The Software domain refers to the area within Information Technology that focuses on the development, deployment, management, and maintenance of software applications that support business processes and user needs. This includes development, application lifecycle management, requirement analysis, QA, security & compliance, and maintaining the applications and infrastructure.
  • As a Principal Engineer supporting the Next Generation Operations Platform, you will serve as a technical and domain expert for Flight Movement functionality, helping modernize how American plans, executes, and adapts the daily operation. You'll combine deep flight operations knowledge with engineering excellence to deliver scalable, reliable solutions for one of the most critical areas of the airline.
  • You will act as a recognized Flight Movement expert within the Next Generation Operations Platform, influencing how operational flight data is modeled, processed, and consumed across the airline.
  • You'll work at the intersection of flight operations domain knowledge and modern software engineering, helping transition critical capabilities to a more flexible, extensible platform.


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.
  • Serve as the Flight Movement subject matter expert from an IT perspective, shaping how flights, movement events, status changes, and operational updates are defined and implemented within the platform.
  • Design, develop, and evolve platform-level services and APIs that support flight execution, schedule changes, delays, cancellations, diversions, and recovery scenarios.
  • Translate flight operations concepts and workflows into clear system models, data structures, and integration patterns.
  • Partner with Flight Operations, Operations Control, Crew, Maintenance, Airports, Security, Network and other stakeholders to ensure the platform meets current and future operational needs.
  • Writes, tests, and documents technical work products (e.g., code, scripts, processes) according to organizational standards and practices
  • Designs thoughtfully integrated systems that model organizational best practices, allowing disparate teams across product domains to deliver value with speed, scale, and reliability
  • Consistently anticipates scaling, latency, and durability challenges and guides teams in implementation of mitigating strategies
  • Thoughtfully evaluates technical risks and guides toward practical prevention strategies
  • Consistently reflects on squad delivery practices throughout their span of of influence, recommends improvements to leadership and drives their implementation
  • Maintains a focus on removing the duplication of effort across teams and proactively identifies opportunities for reuse within their span of influence
  • Thoughtfully measures and assesses team and identifies areas of development for individuals
  • Explores emerging technologies, leads development of prototypes with little or no guidance and incorporates into architectural solutions where appropriate


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
  • 9+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale solutions in production environments


Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
  • Airline Industry experience


Skills, Licenses, and Certifications
  • Proficiency with the following technologies:
    • IBM Transaction Processing Facility (TPF) in a z/TPF environment
    • Programming Languages: Java, Python, C#, Javascript/Typescript
    • Frameworks: Spring/SpringBoot, FastAPI
    • Front End Technologies: Angular/React
    • Deployment Technologies: Kubernetes, Docker
    • Source Control: GitHub, Azure DevOps
    • CICD: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
    • Data management: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
    • Integration/APIs Technologies: Kafka, REST, GraphQL
    • Cloud Providers: Azure and AWS
    • Test Automation: Selenium, TestNG, Postman, SonarQube, Cypress, JUnit/NUnit/PyTest, Cucumber, Playwright, Wiremock/Mockito/Moq
  • Ability to optimize solutions for performance, resiliency and reliability while maintaining an eye toward simplicity
  • Ability to concisely convey ideas verbally, in writing, in code, and in diagrams
  • Ability to optimize system designs spanning multiple teams to allow small, safe, incremental releases
  • Ability to work through others by cooperatively sharing responsibilities
  • Ability to combines deep knowledge of a product domain with awareness of advancing technology to introduce solutions that propel the technical capability of the organization forward.
  • Proficiency in object-oriented design techniques and principles
  • Proficiency in Agile methodologies, such as SCRUM
  • Proficiency in DevOps Toolchain methodologies, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment


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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