Manager, Airport Customer Experience - Austin (AUS)

American Airlines Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Perks

Health Benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) Program

Additional Benefits

Job summary

American Airlines, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Airport Customer Experience for the Austin area (AUS).

You will lead above- and below-wing departments, direct supervisors and contract managers, analyze reports, and drive cross-functional coordination to deliver outstanding customer service at ABIA. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of management experience, plus aviation industry familiarity, budgeting knowledge, and FAA background checks eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/experience.
• 5 years previous management experience.
• Airport management experience.
• Knowledge of AA budgeting, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze reports, records and directives and confers with leaders to obtain data necessary for planning department activities such as new commitments, status of work in progress and problems encountered
• Assigns and delegates responsibility for work or functional activities and disseminates policies to supervisors
• Directs work of others, resolves issues and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work and company operational procedures
• Coordinates activities of department with related activities to other departments to ensure efficiency
• Monitors and analyzes costs and prepares budget
• Prepares reports and records department activities for upper management
• Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing department objectives to develop and implement improved procedures and practices
• Communicats procedural changes to Customer Service Managers, Supervisors and employees to ensure compliance
• Develops and enhances the work relationship with vendors
• Ensures all internal audit requirements are followed and accountable for compliance
• Oversight of all staffing requirements and schedules for all departments

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Multitask

Self motivated and detail oriented

Ability to perform in a fast paced env

FAA background checks eligibility

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/experience

5 years previous management experience

Job description

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Manager, Airport Customer Experience - Austin (AUS) Posting Start Date: 11/10/26

Location: Austin-Bergstrom Intl Apt (AUS-TRML)
Cities: Austin - TX
Requisition ID:89368
This job will be posted until 11/17/2026 .

Job Description

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 Hubs & Gateways or Stations Team within the Customer Experience Division.
• Responsible for directing and coordinating all above the wing and below the wing department activities through subodinate supervisors, customer service coordinators, and contractor management.

What you'll do

• Review and analyze reports, records and directives and confers with leaders to obtain data necessary for planning department activities such as new commitments, status of work in progress and problems encountered
• Assigns and delegates responsibility for work or functional activities and disseminates policies to supervisors
• Directs work of others, resolves issues and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work and company operational procedures
• Coordinates activities of department with related activities to other departments to ensure efficiency
• Monitors and analyzes costs and prepares budget
• Prepares reports and records department activities for upper management
• Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing department objectives to develop and implement improved procedures and practices
• Commnicates procedural changes to Customer Service Managers, Supervisors and employees to ensure compliance
• Develops and enhances the work relationship with vendors
• Ensures all internal audit requirements are followed and accountable for compliance
• Oversight of all staffing requirements and schedules for all departments

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/experience
• 5 years previous management experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Airport management experience
• Knowledge of AA budgeting, policies and procedures

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Ability to perform in a fast paced environment while maintaining professional and effective approach
• Ability to multitask
• Self motivated and detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable
• Applicable valid driver’s license as required by local authorities, if applicable

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

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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.

Cities:Austin - TX
Requisition ID:89368

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