Location: Dallas, TX
Company: American Airlines
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 the strategic vision and daily management of the Central Load Planning department within the IOC.
Develops, implements, and manages all facets of the company’s weight and balance planning to ensure on-time performance and collaboration with all related teams. Oversight of the CLP Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws/regulations and company goals/objectives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
The role is a part of the IOC Operations Support team within our Flight Operations and IOC group. 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. Supports the IOC’s Central Load Planning team with all related weight and balance objectives Collaborates with cross-departmental teams to ensure safety and regulatory compliance are at the forefront
of the operation Directs the research, review, and evaluation of weight and balance policies & procedures Supports Operational Research for development of policies & procedures related to safety, personnel, and compliance Evaluates the effectiveness of training to ensure CLP employees are receiving appropriate and consistent training for daily operational tasks, new technology, and IOC related policies & procedures Ensures close coordination of weight and balance policies & procedures with Airports, Operations Engineering, and Dispatch teams Develops and manages the department budget All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience Undergraduate degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience/training At least 5 years weight & balance and project management experience, with demonstrated ability to develop and manage cross functional teams to accomplish project objectives At least 5 years-experience in a managerial position with demonstrated leadership abilities Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with FOS and/or PSS Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience Previous experience in weight and balance planning preferred Extensive knowledge of the AA Load Planning System 5-7 years prior Leadership experience Leadership role in a union environment Skills, Licenses, & Certifications Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point Skills in facilitation and formal presentation Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to multi-task and shift priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment Ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees within the organization from front-line employees to senior leadership Ability to adapt to an ever-changing operational tempo Outstanding analytical skills 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: 70737
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