Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $41,500.00 - $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Travel perks
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
prescription plan
Vision Insurance
wellness programs
401(k) program
Job Description
American Airlines is the world's largest airline, renowned for connecting people and places across a global network that spans 365 destinations with over 6,800 flights daily. As an industry leader in air travel, American Airlines offers an inclusive and diverse workplace where employees are empowered to grow their expertise, develop new skills, and enjoy extensive travel perks. The company is deeply committed to creating a supportive environment through its numerous Employee Business Resource Groups, wellness programs, and competitive benefits. American Airlines fosters a culture where team members bring their authentic selves to work, contributing to the airline's mission of providing... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, technical field, or equivalent work experience
- At least 5 years of experience in dispatch or operations center environment
- 3 to 4 years of leadership experience
- 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience with FOS and/or PSS systems
- Minimum 2 years of project management experience
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Capability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize effectively
- Knowledge of meteorology applied in an operational context
- Experience working with databases and analytical tools
Job Qualifications
- Meteorology degree or technical degree or equivalent work/experience
- Minimum 5 years of Dispatch/Ops Center experience
- Minimum 3-4 years in a leadership role
- Minimum 1-2 years hands-on experience with FOS and/or PSS
- 2 years project management experience
- Working knowledge of AA Flight Planning System
- Familiarity with working in a union environment
- Experience with the AA Safety Management System (SMS) including ASAP and/or LOSA
- Thorough familiarity with all aspects of AA operations, policies, and procedures
- Previous experience with Weather Service Providers, Flight Planning, or Air Traffic Control
- Works well with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal, planning and organizational skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization from front-line employees to senior leadership
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and complete projects on time
- Knowledge of Meteorology in an Operational environment
- Ability to work with databases, PowerApps, and analytical tools
Job Duties
- Manages the navigation, weather, and new technology function within the American Airlines Integrated Operations Center
- Manages, establishes, and modifies the flight planning system, navigation, Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), route optimization and system interface policy and procedures
- Plans for and manages flight route optimization including interface with FAA and international agencies
- Supports, develops, and performs database maintenance of American Airlines mainframe SABRE FOS and other external flight planning systems navigation engines
- Oversees the monthly Aeronautical Radio, International (ARINC) 424 flight planning system database update process including interface with the data supplier and flight management system vendors
- Leads a cross departmental group responsible for monitoring airspace usage relative to airspace availability and competitor airspace access
- Maintains authority over and represents American Airlines position on issues relating to flight planning, navigation, aeronautical information management or international air traffic management (ATM) with industry (International Air Transport Association / Airtransport Association (ATA/ATA), inter government agencies (International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), EUROCONTROL or state agencies (FAA, NavCanada etc.)
- Oversees and negotiates terms with external companies to which Flight Planning Support provides contract services
- Maintains ownership of American Airlines EWINS (Enhanced Weather Information System) including outsourced Meteorology support staff/services
- Works with the FAA Certificate Management Office (CMO) on certification and, quality assurance of weather products, procedures and systems used by American Airlines
- Manages the American Airlines Flight Planning Support Department responsible for route planning, navigation databases, NOTAM, and aeronautical documentation for American & American Eagle Airlines flight crew
- Develops cost effective solutions & budget control for flight planning efficiency, weather, navigation systems and new technology used in American Airlines IOC
- Performs other duties as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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