Director Regional Planning and Strategy

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 Director, Regional Planning & Strategy, you will play a pivotal role in American Airline’s Regional Division. You will lead a centralized team supporting American Airlines' subsidiaries and managing relationships with Affiliate carriers. This fast-paced role involves working closely with C-suite leaders and key departments across the organization. Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to excellence are essential for success in this impactful position.

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.

• Leads the development and implementation of regional planning and strategy initiatives that drive business results and support the company’s overall goals of Profitability, Reliability and Accountability
• Partners with the leaders of each airline in the portfolio to prioritize projects, measure success, and build consensus for various initiatives`
• Collaborate with senior leaders, external partners, and internal stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with company objectives
• Make critical decisions on crew supportability levels, maintenance allocation, carrier base locations, and fleet planning, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and maximizing regional scope
• Provide senior-level guidance and oversight in the budget planning process, ensuring alignment with the organization's long-term strategic objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Oversees capacity purchase agreement negotiations and amendments that impact financial performance
• Influences and engages with Network Planning on the capability and deployment of regional carriers
• Maintains exceptional relationships with key players across various groups, including Finance, Network Planning, Pilot/AMT/FA Recruitment, Tech Ops, Customer Experience, Alliances, Ops Planning, Legal, and more
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and adjust flight schedules as needed
  
  

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Aviation, or a related field
• 7 years of leadership experience in a strategic planning, operations, or management role
• Proven track record of driving results and leading cross-functional teams
  
  

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Aviation, or a related field
• 10 years of leadership experience in a strategic planning, operations, or management role
• Experience in the airline industry, with a deep understanding of regional airlines and their operations
  
  

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Demonstrates the highest standards of personal ethics and integrity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data analytics tools and software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working with senior leaders and stakeholders
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and build relationships across multiple teams
• Strong business acumen, with a deep understanding of the airline industry and competitive landscape
• Certification in a relevant field, such as aviation management or business administration, is a plus
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment while adjusting to shifting priorities and deadlines
• Skilled in negotiation, strategic thinking, processing complex details, and exercising sound judgment in decision-making
• Proficient in influencing others through exceptional interpersonal, collaborative, and negotiation skills
• Adept at fostering collaboration and building strong relationships across various teams and organizational levels
• Strong ability to identify creative and innovative solutions to complex challenges
  
  

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.