Analyst/Sr Analyst, Resource Planning and Strategy

American Airlines • Dallas, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The role is a part of the Airport and Cargo Resource Planning team within our Airport & Cargo Excellence group. We are responsible for process standardization and capacity modelling. Additionally, we work closely with airport leadership and the Resource Operations team on providing inputs for staffing.

Requirements

• 2+ years of related experience in an airline or aviation consulting firm as an analyst in operations, finance, or corporate development
• BS/BA degree in a related field - preferably in engineering, business, mathematics, or economics
• Expert in Excel and PowerPoint
• Motivated professional that is capable of managing a heavy workload while prioritizing complex tasks
• An agile, self-starter with the ability to deal with ambiguity
• Adapts well in fast-paced/changing environments
• Shows up every day with a high can-do attitude and energy
• Basic understanding of lean six sigma and continuous improvement to identify process improvement opportunities

Nice To Haves

• Ability to pull and manipulate large sets of data using SQL or Python

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains airport staffing models to analyze staffing requirements and work closely with Financial Planning & Controller groups to provide accurate headcount forecasts
• Identifies, analyzes and recommends solutions to airport resource issues and build strategies to optimize staffing efficiencies
• Evaluates the financial and customer experience implications of strategic projects such as capital expenditures, contract proposals, process improvements, and technology changes as it relates to staffing
• Works closely with airport leadership to provide support and evaluate changes to staffing practices
• Uses qualitative and quantitative observations/data to develop capacity model requirements to be used to feed staffing models
• Manages standardization of processes at the airports in alignment with the model(s)

Benefits

• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• Discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level