Manager, Network and Schedule Planning

American Airlines; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) program

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Airlines in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a leader for the airport access/slot analytics team to shape the capacity and scheduling strategy across the network.

You will drive capacity decisions using data, develop pragmatic solutions, and mentor a team of analysts while presenting findings to Network Planning and Senior Management. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and execution of strategic slot plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years in airline network planning, revenue management, or financial analysis.
• Experience in airport slot and access strategy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive network capacity decisions using data to develop efficient schedules.
• Solve complex network problems with pragmatic, business-focused solutions.
• Build consensus on capacity decisions with peers inside and outside Network Planning.
• Develop team members into capable analysts and problem solvers.
• Present results and recommendations to Network Planning and Senior Management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Team development

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Location:DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities:Fort Worth - TX
This job will continue to be posted until at least 10/20/26.

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

• Responsible for leading a team of airport access/slot analysts
• Plan the development and evolution of American's slot portfolio including day to day slot management, seasonal slot filing processes and slot policy interpretation and responses
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful execution of our plan
• Management and development of a high performing team

What you'll do

• Drives network capacity decisions through the use of data and develops efficient and operable schedules
• Solves complex network problems by developing innovative, yet pragmatic, solutions for the business
• Drives consensus on capacity decisions working collaboratively with his/her peers inside and outside of Network Planning
• Develops team members to be well-rounded network planning analysts and strategic, analytical problem solvers
• Presents results and makes recommendations to rest of network planning and to Senior Management, regarding future capacity decisions and market adjustments

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training
• 3 years experience in airline network planning, revenue management or financial analysis, including extensive quantitative analysis and modeling experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Experience in airport slot and access strategy, including slot portfolio planning, seasonal slot filings, schedule development, and regulatory compliance

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.Knowledge of theairline business, commercial goals and how to translate these into strategic network and fleet plans
• Ability to work collaboratively on large, cross-departmental projects with multiple and often conflicting objectives
• Ability to be flexible in adapting to new ideas/approaches and ability to drive business process improvement for his/her team and others
• Skills in analytics, including ability to logically structure analysis of complex issues and develop creative solutions
• Skills in analyst development
• Ability to build, train and coach a team
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis
• Must pass a background reference check and criminal fingerprint check

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

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
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:Fort Worth - TX