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
The Managing Director, Regional Planning & Strategy will lead the team responsible for the successful execution of American Airlines’ regional carriers, including three wholly owned carriers (PSA, Piedmont and Envoy) and three affiliate carriers (Republic, SkyWest, Air Wisconsin). Will work in coordination with the Regional Operations teams.
What you'll do
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.
- Leads the team supporting our wholly owned regional carriers and regional affiliates in all areas of their short-term planning, long-term planning, customer experience, and technology
- Collaborates with Regional carriers on process improvement projects, strategic initiatives, and technology projects
- Leads strategic planning related to near and long-term supportability, including frontline team members, real estate, and fleet planning
- Engages with internal partners in Network Planning, Operations Planning & Performance, Customer Experience, Flight, Flight Service, IOC, IT, Fleet Planning, and Finance on any project related to the American Eagle portfolio
- Maintains relationships and lead negotiations with American’s regional carrier partners via regular communication and coordination with leaders of those organizations
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Planning, Aeronautics or related area or equivalent experience/training
- 10 years of leadership experience managing cross-departmental teams
- Previous experience in the regional operation a plus
- Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in adjusting to shifting priorities in a dynamic work environment, while effectively modeling leadership attributes
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to handle complex topics successfully and to interact effectively with all levels, both verbally and written
Skills, Licenses, and Certifications
- Demonstrates the highest standards of ethics and integrity
- Ability to think strategically, negotiate skillfully, digest complex details, and use sound judgment and initiative in making decisions
- Ability to be an action-oriented and results-driven leader, with a natural aptitude for engaging employees across multiple workgroups
- Ability to influence others through outstanding interpersonal skills, and negotiation skills
- Proven ability to drive results through collaboration and facilitate effective relationships across different work groups and levels at American
- Ability to anticipate, analyze, and interpret complex system-wide issues
- Ability to promote a positive approach to problem resolution
- Demonstrated outstanding project management, organizational, and time management skills
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, as well as advocate and manage change
- Ability and willingness to remain current with industry practices and developments
- Ability to productively and proactively adjust to dynamic situations
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.