Analyst/Senior Analyst, Crew Schedule Planning

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 70276
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 Crew Schedule Planning team within the Integrated Operations Division.
• Administers the production of trip construction and the awarding of flight schedules for all American Airlines Pilots and Flight Attendants.
• Responsible for Crew Schedule Planning Technology Applications

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 the Preferential Bidding System (PBS) settings are within the guidelines of the contract, MOU, and other governing authorities.
• Coordinates with a variety of departments to increase the efficiency of trip pairings, reduce crew costs and improve the operational reliability of crew pairings.
• Analyzes future schedules and provides feedback on how to improve schedules to increase crew member satisfaction and the efficiency of crew pairings.
• Collaborates with the vendor and Pilot and Flight Attendant unions to continuously develop, test, and improve current logic for the bidding systems.
• Creates and modifies macros to validate new logic, analyzes crew member schedules, and provides reports to union and business.
• Creates what-if scenarios to evaluate the impact of future business changes
• Must be willing to work varied hours including weekends and holidays to meet all departmental, contractual, and FAR requirements.
• Incorporates regular feedback loops to continuously learn about user preferences and improve the Product.
• Develops presentations and various materials related to product development.
• Serves as a Product Owner who represents the voice of customers and users of Crew Schedule Planning technology applications.

All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience or education
• Crew scheduling or Flight Operations experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Experience working with Agile methods and tools.
• 1+ years of experience using Preferential Bidding System (PBS), including knowledge of processes, systems, and terminology used in scheduling flight crews.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps
• Prior experience supporting Flight Training & Flight Standards Scheduling

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.
Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 70276