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American Airlines Analyst/Sr Analyst, Crew Schedule Optimization in Dallas, Texas
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 role is part of the Crew Schedule Planning team that builds the monthly work schedules for AA’s roughly 11,000 pilots and 22,000 flight attendants.
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.
Ensures that monthly crew schedules are published in accordance with applicable company policy, APA and APFA agreements, and FAR’s.
Develops procedures and guidelines to be used in producing crew schedules that minimize coverage problems and operating costs.
Implements manpower plans supplied by crew planning group in the development of crew schedules.
Analyzes flight schedules for potential challenges regarding crew availability, manpower requirements, and costs.
Develops recommendations based on findings for changes needed in the schedule for more efficient and economical operations.
Produces cost effective monthly crew schedules that meet the manpower requirements at each base and address crew desires to the extent possible.
Coordinates with Network Planning to identify and resolve potential scheduling problems.
Proactively communicates changes in crew schedules to appropriate management and union leadership.
Work varied hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet all departmental, contractual, and FAR requirements.
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
3 years of experience in Crew Planning, Crew Scheduling, Flight, or Inflight
Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
Knowledge of the processes, systems and terminology used in scheduling flight crews
Prior experience with optimization software used in scheduling flight crews
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Satisfactory Attendance and Performance
Ability to work under pressure, perform independently and work well with other members of the team.
Demonstrated abstract reasoning and critical thinking skills, ability to effectively analyze detailed information, must enjoy solving complex puzzles.
Must be computer literate, proficient in desktop computer skills and capable of learning new systems.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
Self-starter must have a positive attitude and strong desire for success.
Complete projects on time with minimal supervision, ability to work varied hours when necessary to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of Flight Crew Federal Aviation Regulation and Crew Working Agreement
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.
Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. American Airlines, Inc fully considers all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY
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