Analyst/Senior Analyst, Crew Preferential Bidding System (Ft Worth, TX, US)

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08) 
Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 41110 

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 Crew Scheduling team within the Integrated Operations Division.
• Responsible for the production of trip construction and the awarding of flight schdules for all American Airlines pilots and Flight Attendants.

What you'll do

• ​Ensures that the Preferential Bidding System (PBS) settings are within the guidelines of the contract, MOU and other governing authorities
• Responsible for the publication of Pilot/Flight attendant schedules in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Pilot/ Flight Attendant  Working Agreements and company policy
• Maintains rapport with pilot and flight attendant groups by examining individual schedule complaints and providing justifications of the schedule awarded and system logic
• Coordinates with a variety of departments to increase the efficiency of trip pairings, reduce crew costs and improve the operational reliability of crew pairings
• Coordinates with Crew Manpower Planning to ensure the all operations needs are met with the award of flight schedules and daily crew member availability
• Analyzes future schedules and provides feedback on how to improve schedules to increase crew member satisfaction and the efficiency of crew pairings
• Collaborates with the vendor and Pilot/ Flight Attendant unions to continuously develop, test, and improve current logic for the bidding systems
• Creates and modifies macros to validate new logic, analyzes crew member schedules, and provides reports to union and business
• Creates what-if scenarios to evaluate the impact of future business changes
• Compiles, coordinates and posts monthly pilot and flight attendant bid packets
• Must be willing to work varied hours including weekends and holidays to meet all departmental, contractual and FAR requirements

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• ​Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience or education
• 3 years of experience in a related field
• Experience and knowledge of Preferential Bidding System (PBS), including knowledge of processes, systems, and terminology used in scheduling flight crews
• Crew scheduling or Flight Operations experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• ​N/A

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Ability to work under pressure, perform independently and work well with other members of the team
• Demonstrated abstract reasoning and critical thinking skills, ability to effectively analyze detailed information, must enjoy solving complex puzzles
• Must be computer literate, proficient in desktop computer skills and capable of learning new systems
• Strong attention to detail, organization and time management skills
• Self-starter must have a positive attitude and strong desire for success
• Complete projects on time with minimal supervision, ability to work varied hours when necessary to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of Flight Crew Federal Aviation Regulation and Crew Working Agreement

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+ Employee 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.

Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 41110 

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