Sr Manager, Regional Strategy and Business Planning

American Airlines Regional Manager

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!

This position is a mainline American Airlines role within the Regional organization and reports directly to the Director, Regional Planning and Strategy. The senior manager will lead a team of analysts responsible for analyzing and developing the strategic and business direction for the regional carrier portfolio covering 600 aircraft and 3,500 daily departures.

Key contributor to regional portfolio strategic decisions in collaboration with Network Planning, Fleet Planning, and Corporate Real Estate Planning

Evaluate structure of existing contracts for opportunities to enhance operational performance or reduce expenses

Develop plans for product improvements across the portfolio in conjunction with Fleet Planning

Provide analysis and support for strategic commercial program investments (i.e. wifi, cabin interior refresh, power ports, etc.) impacting the regional fleet

Become regional industry expert to understand contractual and operational best practices

Develop competitive industry studies and key performance indicator (KPI) metrics; prepare in-depth cause and effect analyses on complex financial issues

Develop presentations and provide internal recommendations regarding division performance to senior management

Provide ad hoc basis analytical support to the regional operations-focused teams

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Undergraduate degree required

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

MBA + 5+ years airline experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

Strong collaboration skills and proven ability to develop team

Demonstrated ability to effectively handle multiple, concurrent projects with minimal supervision; appropriately prioritize projects to meet all critical deadlines

Strong analytical, negotiations and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent organizational abilities

Excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills

Highly proficient in the use of spreadsheets, as well as all MS Office software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook)

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

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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY American Airlines maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices : hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.