24/7 Flight Planning Support Specialist

American Airlines; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Perks

Health Benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a Specialist – Flight Planning Support to provide 24-hour flight planning, NOTAM review, and route database maintenance at the Integrated Operations Center near DFW. You will collaborate with flight dispatchers and ATC agencies, developing routes for standard and nonstandard operations while ensuring compliance with aviation regulations.

The role requires 3 years in flight operations, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and familiarity with NOTAMs, ICAO

Qualifications

• 3 years of recent experience working in a flight operations environment for an air carrier, large corporate or military entity or directly supporting an operational database.
• Associate's degree or higher in Science, Aviation or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience with database technologies.
• Knowledge of flight planning or advanced navigation techniques.
• Familiarity with EUROCONTROL IFPS, CFMU, and RAD.
• Experience with ICAO NOTAM and government aeronautical publications.
• A second language.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour flight planning support to flight dispatchers.
• Create daily optimized routes by using route planning technology.
• Create and maintain company database routes as procedures change.
• Create on-request routes to avoid enroute hazards.
• Develop routes for nonstandard operations including emergency diversions, maintenance, and ferry and charter flights.
• Review and edit NOTAMs and adjust the company database to reflect those NOTAMs.
• Troubleshoot issues related to route planning and flight plan filing.
• Communicate with domestic and international ATC agencies regarding flight plan rejections or route compatibility.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Science, Aviation or Computer Science

Tools

Database technologies

Flight planning systems

Job description

American Airlines is seeking a Specialist – Flight Planning Support to provide 24-hour flight planning, NOTAM review, and route database maintenance at the Integrated Operations Center near DFW. You will collaborate with flight dispatchers and ATC agencies, developing routes for standard and nonstandard operations while ensuring compliance with aviation regulations.

The role requires 3 years in flight operations, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and familiarity with NOTAMs, ICAO