Manager, Operations Engineering

Location:

DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08) Cities:
Fort Worth - TX

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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.

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…