SA Duty Pilot, Integrated Operations Center

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 job is a member of the Flight Team within the Integrated Operations Division.


• Responsible for overseeing and assisting communication between pilot and multiple Integrated Operations Center (IOC) functions to include Dispatch, Crew Schedule/Tracking, MOC, ATC, Meteorology, etc.


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  Special Assignment (SA) Duty Pilots are trained and work the IOC Duty Pilot desk while still flying the line.  The pilot will spend 1-3 years in this role.  SA pilots will work multiple shifts a month in the IOC and fly their line or sit reserve the other part of the month.

  
  
   

What you'll do

• Provides assistance to line pilots for on scene problems in all areas of operation


• Monitors IOC daily briefings


• Keeps a record of operational issues to help identify trends and improve operational reliability


• Assists with post-operational review of any non-normal operations (IROPS)


• Engages in IOC Command Center drills and activations


• Prepares daily incident reports


• Assists in emergency response


• Must be willing to work shifts to cover a 24/7 operation

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Current and qualified AA Captain or First Officer


• 30 months as an AA mainline pilot

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• ​Domestic and International experience


• 1,000 hours of flight time as an AA mainline pilot

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• ​Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.


• Knowledge of SABRE/DECS


• Knowledge of all aspects of AA operations, policies and procedures


• Ability to guide and engage team members to perform at the highest level


• Ability to build, motivate, influence and maintain strong relationships with internal and external IOC customers


• Proven strategic, analytical, planning and project management skills


• Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail


• A bias for innovative thinking; willing to propose calculated risks; learn quickly from mistakes, debrief and improve


• Ability to manage multiple, complex priorities within demanding timeframes
   

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.