American Airlines Business Analyst Jobs

American Airlines; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a Senior Analyst in Austin, TX to analyze traveler demand and price sensitivity. You will use quantitative tools to drive revenue growth and work with cross‑functional teams on pricing strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience, with strong analytical and Excel skills. Familiarity with Prophet or SAS is a plus. This is an on‑site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field and 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with yield management or business analytics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of programming tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze traveler demand and price sensitivity using quantitative tools.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to shape revenue strategies.
• Develop and execute pricing and revenue initiatives based on data analysis.
• Present analyses to senior leadership and support decision making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Prophet

SAS

Job description

Senior Analyst – American Airlines – Austin, USA

Salary: $20–30 per hour

Overview

Senior Analysts are responsible for analyzing traveler demand and price sensitivity in a defined region to drive revenue growth for American Airlines. They collaborate with cross‑functional teams and leverage quantitative tools to shape and execute revenue strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize complex models and tools to screen traveler demand and price changes.
• Develop an internal and external understanding of the business center and promote yield and analysis processes.
• Oversee and increase revenue by creating and executing cross‑departmental strategies through quantitative analysis of real traveler demand, the price environment, and buyer purchase behavior.
• Build relationships with other departments to enhance the value of revenue initiatives.
• Work with pricing experts focused on price testing to determine optimal price setting across the organization and develop new assortment items to profit from changes in buyer purchasing propensities.
• Present unique analysis and methods to senior leadership, plan departmental business processes, dissect the impacts of charge and inventory changes on market execution, and work on special projects linked to the airline’s core objectives.
• Prompt a deep understanding of the airline’s financial drivers that influence carrier business and position the analyst for future opportunities within revenue and other business areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with yield management or business analytics, familiarity with pricing/yield systems, strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of programming tools used for quantitative analysis (Prophet, SAS, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong data‑analysis abilities, good communication skills, ability to make independent decisions, and work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to pursue advanced analytical challenges.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including virtual visits, effective from day one.
• Health and wellness programs designed to help employees thrive.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching after one year of service.
• Additional benefits such as employee assistance programs, pet insurance, and travel‑related perks.