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 role is a part of the Flight Planning Support (FPS) team within the Flight Dispatch Technical group located at the Integrated Operations Center (IOC) located close to the DFW airport.
- The Specialist – Flight Planning Support (FPS) provides 24-hour flight planning, NOTAM and navigation database support services for American and Envoy Airlines. Is a member of a team of PAFCA represented operations specialists.
- FPS is currently transitioning from the legacy FOS flight planning to a new state of the art system. We need people who embrace change and love to be challenged.
What you'll do
These are the essential functions of the job
This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed when operationally necessary, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. Please contact Accommodations@aa.com should you wish to request an accommodation.Provide 24-hour flight planning support to flight dispatchersCreate daily optimized routes by using route planning technologyCreate and maintain company database routes as procedures changeCreate on-request routes to avoid enroute hazardsDevelop routes for nonstandard operations including emergency diversions, maintenance, and ferry and charter flightsReview and edit Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) and adjust the company database to reflect those NOTAMsTroubleshoot issues related to route planning and flight plan filingCommunicate with various domestic and international ATC agencies with regards to flight plan rejections or route compatibility issuesMaintain company database records related to flight planning including routes, airways, Standard Instrument Departure (SID), Standard Terminal Arrival Procedure (STAR), Air Traffic Control (ATC) filing addresses, airports, and blocking dataBuild records for any new cities or markets into which the company expandsMonitor for special use airspace (SUA) activity via appropriate automation applicationSecure and maintain overflight permits for scheduled and non-scheduled flightsMaintain the database for daily departure fix balancingTest and evaluate new flight planning systems and other softwareUpdate navigational databases for each Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycleGeneral FunctionsReport to position on time, as scheduled, and at assigned station or location, including mandatory overtime requirements, varying shifts, weekends, and holidaysAdhere to company scheduling policies (e.g., maximum hours one can work)Adhere to government regulations (e.g., DOT, FAA, TSA) including FAA Operations SpecificationsAdhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standardsPerform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policiesFulfill all training requirementsAll you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
3 years of recent experience working in a flight operations environment for an air carrier, large corporate or military entity or directly supporting an operational databasePreferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
Associate's degree or higher in Science, Aviation or Computer Science or equivalent experienceExperience with database technologiesKnowledge of flight planning or advanced navigation techniquesFamiliarity with EUROCONTROL IFPS, CFMU, and RADExperience with ICAO NOTAM and government aeronautical publicationsA second languageSkills, Licenses & Certifications
Current licensed airman with FAA Flight Dispatcher, Pilot, Navigator or Air Traffic Control license or military equivalentFPS is looking for self-motivated individuals with strong analytical skills and attention to detailWhat 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 moreFeel 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.
