Specialist/Sr Specialist, Efficiency and Continuous Improvement (Ft Worth, TX, US)

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08) 
Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 56525 

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 role supports the safety and compliance of the airline by improving the efficiency of the operation and continuous improvement to safety.

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations. 

• Responsible for daily analysis of all submitted CERS pilot debriefs to determine if any operational inefficiencies are identified.
• Coordinate with the ASAP teams to follow up on any reported operational inefficiencies
• Assists with investigations in the field
• Complete K2 Risk Management Worksheet (RMW) for associated projects
• Lead and collaborate the development of action plans with various departments
• Utilize data analysis to drive decision making
• Accountable for cross-departmental SMS data sharing meetings
• Use Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint to create reports and presentations
• Applies Safety Management Systems (SMS) to mitigate risk
• Communicate critical safety and compliance information
• Develops and presents required presentations for the monthly Safety data meetings 
• Identify inefficiencies within the operations
• Perform root cause analysis for identified operational inefficiencies by utilizing the SMS process
• Interface with multiple operational departments
• Prepare and submit recommendations for improvements to Senior Leadership
• Must be able to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders including governmental regulatory agencies (FAA) and our AA labor associations
• Some travel will be required

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years of related work experience
• Experience with Corporate Event Reporting System (CERS) and Dispatch Environmental Control System (DECS)

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• 5 years related airline operational experience
• Former aviation safety and/or SMS background
• Root cause analysis training
• Six Sigma training

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements for a FAA Part 121 major air carrier
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately, while taking direction from several sources
• Ability to be team oriented and work cooperatively with other team members to manage the varying workload and collectively meet department goals
• Skilled in Excel and PowerPoint presentations
• Strong analytical and communication (oral/written) skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication

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: 56525 

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