American Airlines
Intern, Network Planning
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Job Description
- Req#: 68985
- This job is a member of the Network and Schedule Planning Team.
- Responsible for joining the Schedule Analysis and Infrastructure Planning group which plays a central role in the formulation of our long-term infrastructure strategy in collaboration with several teams inside and outside network planning and leverages the power of analytics to ensure our schedules maximize profitability while meeting operational requirements.
- Responsible for analyzing and developing future network schedules that are designed to maximize American’s profitability, working collaboratively with all groups within the Network Planning and the rest of the Commercial organization.
- Develops schedules in the AirVision Schedule Manager environment that meet operational constraints and optimize profitability.
- Close in schedule adjustments related to supportability and demand environment changes.
- Collaborates and develops cross-functional groups to drive outcomes to the benefit of the entire airline.
- Performs data analyses to solve schedule optimization problems. Leverages understanding of the airline business and commercial goals to drive results and innovative solutions.
- Possesses a team-focused attitude and an ability to coordinate with stakeholders in Network Planning, Operations Research, and IT
- Represents Network Planning during interactions with other commercial and operational groups
- Develop an understanding of the various hub contributions to the overall network
- Play a key role in the planning for a successful execution of the AA operation
- Assist peers in the development of their strategic thinking and analytical/technical skills through the distilling of relevant trends from large quantities of data and understanding of complex data outputs.
- Track industry trends and use both internal and external data to identify lucrative opportunities to improve the existing route network as well as add to our ever-growing list of destinations
- Manage key international relationships with our airline partners and outside stakeholders
- Work collaboratively with other facets of the company such as Revenue Management and Sales to develop analyses and forecasts to advance our network in this dynamic business
- Maintain reports that contribute to our understanding of our successes and where improvements can be made that align with our commercial goals and drive results
- Garner support for new initiatives that reshape and rethink how our international network functions and interacts with the rest of the airline
- Identify opportunities to create efficiencies with asset deployment and satisfy the requirements of other groups in the organization
- Focus on constructing a future-oriented airline that caters to the travel needs of our diverse customer base
- Develops and delivers data analyses, data visualization reports, presentations, and other documentation necessary to share capacity plans with internal stakeholders at all levels of seniority
- Assist peers in the development of their strategic thinking and analytical/technical skills through the distilling of relevant trends from large quantities of data and understanding of complex data outputs.
- Candidate should be in the process of obtaining a degree (bachelors or masters) in Economics, Aviation Management, Data Science, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or any related field
- Flexibility in adapting to new ideas/approaches and business processes
- Ability to work with cross-functional groups and quickly develop relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels within the organization as well as external contacts
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis
- Advanced Excel skills required
- 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.
Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 68985Intro
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
What you'll do
Scheduling
What you'll do (continued)
Planning
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
What you'll get
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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: 68985About the company
American Airlines Group Inc. is an American publicly traded airline holding company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.