Manager, Operations Engineering (Fort Worth, TX, US)

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

As the Manager, Operations Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in American Airline’s Operations Planning division. You will ensure the safe and efficient operation of American Airlines' fleet, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and optimize operational performance. You will develop and implement innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that offers opportunities for growth and professional development.

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.

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, overseeing technical support for the fleet, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving continuous improvement in aircraft performance and operational efficiency
• Drive the successful completion of special projects, including aircraft performance engineering and business analysis, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes that meet company objectives
• Act as a key resource in the Operations Data Analysis Working Group (ODAWG), leveraging data-driven insights to optimize operational performance and support strategic decision-making
• Coordinate and prioritize engineering projects, ensuring clear objectives, proper resource allocation, and timely execution in alignment with broader organizational priorities
• Organize and lead training initiatives for engineers and cross-functional teams, ensuring skill development and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the department
• Oversee engineers' participation in inter-departmental training, including aircraft performance training, to promote knowledge sharing and improve operational effectiveness across teams
• Lead the department's involvement in aircraft accident/incident investigations, providing analysis and contributing to safety improvements through the interpretation of Flight Data Recorder (FDR) data
• Represent the engineering department in internal and external meetings, advocating for team objectives and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities
• Manage key processes such as seat restriction analysis, fuel forecasting models, and the maintenance of FAA-approved Weight & Balance documentation, ensuring operational accuracy and compliance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for aircraft performance and weight & balance coordination with internal teams and regulatory agencies, ensuring alignment with operational needs and FAA requirements

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 5 years of experience in aircraft performance or weight & balance engineering

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Experience with Airbus and Boeing performance programs preferred
• Knowledge of jet aircraft performance, navigation and/or weight and balance
• Experience with database and programming software preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software and knowledge of FORTRAN, Visual Basic, C#, SQL, .NET, SAS, Java, MS Office, Python and XML/HTML preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate operational topics to other employees as well as with manufacturing representatives
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, shift priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

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.