American Airlines

Sr Analyst, Operations Planning

American Airlines • $80K — $95K *
Fort Worth, TX 76137In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Data Analytics
  • 1 year of airline or related experience
  • Proficiency in data analysis for business decision-making
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel
  • Experience with data retrieval languages like SQL or NoSQL
  • Understanding of reporting and data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop future schedules
  • Validate and review operational concerns with Network Planning
  • Plan and maintain accurate operational performance parameters
  • Identify ways to improve airport resource utilization
  • Analyze operational data to find root causes of reliability issues
  • Deliver findings and recommendations to senior management
  • Provide analytical support to address operational challenges

Benefits

  • Travel perks allowing access to 365 destinations globally for you and loved ones
  • Comprehensive health benefits from day one, including dental and vision
  • Wellness programs designed to support employee health
  • 401(k) program with employer contributions after one year
  • Additional perks like employee assistance programs and discounts on travel-related services
Full Job Description
9/29/26

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 88290

Job Description

What you'll do

  • Collaborate with operational planning departments (Airport Ops Business teams, TechOps, IOC, Crew), airport operational leadership, and Network Planning in the development of future schedules
  • Ensure operational concerns are validated, quantified, and reviewed collaboratively with Network Planning
  • Plan and maintain the accuracy and integrity of operational performance parameters through block times
  • Identify potential ways to improve sequencing at airports focused on resource utilization across the network
  • Work collaborative cross-functionally to improve operational performance by building reliable schedules together with Network and Operations Planning
  • Mine, model, analyze, and evaluate operational data to identify root cause factors impacting network reliability
  • Present findings and deliver recommendations to the operating groups and senior management
  • Analyze competitors' schedules and operational performance
  • Seek out action plans and recommend corrective action to improve operational performance
  • Provide periodic reports to the operating departments focusing on trends and anomalies
  • Identify and resolve high priority operational performance issues related to ATC, chronically late flights, station performance, crew parameters, maintenance reliability and scheduling parameters pertaining to block
  • Create and maintain dashboards and reporting of key metrics on future schedules for various operational stakeholders
  • Plan and maintain hub schedule standards in collaboration with airports and Network Planning, while also monitoring performance trends for any necessary changes to scheduling standards
  • Identify schedule optimization opportunities to resolve high priority operations performance issues
  • Partner with functional owners (departments, airport leaders) to provide analytical support in resolving operational problems or respond to data/analysis requests on an ad hoc basis


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Applied Math, Statistics, or related field
  • 1 year airline experience or other relevant experience
  • Experience in using data analysis to answer business questions and to assess the added value of recommendations
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel)
  • Experience with data retrieval languages (e.g. SQL, SparkSQL, MySQL, NoSQL)
  • Experience with reporting and data visualization tools and techniques (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI)


Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field
  • Experience with 1 or more programming languages (e.g. R and Python)
  • Experience with Cloud Computing and/or Distributed Computing (e.g. Databricks, Spark, AWS)

Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • High energy, results driven leader who possesses strong oral and written communication skills, along with a collaborative mindset and the ability to be persuasive and influence others
  • Skilled in data analysis/modeling in Excel/R/Python to answer business questions and assess operational impacts
  • Ability to effectively understand and analyze detailed information
  • Strong business acumen; technical learning/innovation management
  • Ability to perform both independently and as a team member, handle multiple assignments, complete projects on time, and respond to changing priorities
  • Ability to complete assigned projects accurately and within defined deadlines
  • Adaptable, comfortable with unstructured work and occasional shifting priorities


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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