Analyst, Flight Training Strategy

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 a part of the Flight Training Strategy team within the Flight Training Operations division.


• The primary focus of this role is to analyze data and processes related to Pilot training, Check Pilots and other instructors, and the Flight Training Academy to support a department that is integral to the operational success of the company. 
  
   

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.

• Develop analysis using extensive datasets to provide actionable insights and solutions to complex business challenges


• Design and create robust models, and synthesize findings to support decision-making processes that balance operational efficiency and enterprise cost


• Partner with stakeholder teams, including Crew Planning, Flight Training & Standards, Flight Planning & Scheduling, and Crew Compensation, to evaluate current processes and standards to identify innovative improvements to the business


• Define and develop key metrics to assess and communicate the efficiency and performance of the Flight Training Academy


• Synthesize findings from analyses into concise presentations to be shared with leadership and stakeholders 


• Prepare materials for and lead recurring meetings with stakeholders 


• On an ad hoc basis, provide analytical support to Flight Training and other related divisions 

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Aviation, Operations, or another relevant field


• 2 years of relevant experience, including exposure to advanced modeling and analysis

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Experience in a crew-related field (crew training, crew planning, etc.) 


• Strong analytical background involving data input, manipulation, and presentation, and ability to structure complex analysis


• Knowledge of the airline industry and experience in airline operations


• Understanding and familiarity with unions and union contracts 

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint


• Ability to decipher union contract/JCBA requirements and its applications within the pilot and training instructor workgroups 


• Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines


• Ability to manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis and reprioritize when necessary


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 


• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, both verbally and written, and to present findings and thoughts, both formally and informally 

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.