Analyst/Sr Analyst, Network Planning Models and Systems

American Airlines -
Fort Worth, TX

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Job Details

1 day ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Benefits from day one
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Data-driven problem-solving
Data analysis software
Database software proficiency

Full Job Description

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 Analyst/Sr Analyst, Network Planning Models and Systems is part of the Network Planning team. It partners closely with cross-functional leaders across Network Planning, Revenue Management, Alliances, IT, and Operations Research to influence high-impact decisions while building and evolving advanced modeling and analytical capabilities that drive enterprise-wide outcomes. The role also leverages modern data tools and frameworks to translate complex analytics into actionable insights, offering strong exposure to network strategy, forecasting, and optimization at scale.

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.

Oversee the development and evolution of network planning tools and systems by partnering with Network Planning and IT to define priorities and translate business needs into technical requirements
Collaborate with Operations Research teams to guide the design, enhancement, and application of forecasting, simulation, and optimization models
Partner with stakeholders across Network Planning, Alliances, Revenue Management, and other business areas to evaluate scenarios, quantify tradeoffs, and inform network and scheduling decisions
Perform deep-dive data analyses to validate model outputs, assess performance, and investigate key business questions
Design, develop, and maintain analytical solutions including data pipelines, automation workflows, and user-facing tools
Leverage SQL, Python, and modern data platforms to improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy of network planning processes
Ensure reliability and integrity of data and model outputs through testing, validation, and continuous improvement
Communicate analytical findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
2–5 years of relevant experience in analytics, modeling, data science, or related field
Experience working with data analysis and programming tools such as SQL and Python
Experience performing quantitative analysis, building models, or supporting business decision-making

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative field
Experience in airline industry, network planning, scheduling, or revenue management
Familiarity with forecasting, simulation, or optimization models and their business applications
Experience working with Operations Research teams or advanced analytics groups
Experience developing data pipelines, automation workflows, or analytical tools
Knowledge of modern data platforms, cloud environments, or big data frameworks

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

Proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and solution development
Strong data visualization and storytelling skills (e.g., Tableau, Power BI or similar)
Knowledge of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and optimization techniques
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Ability to partner with cross-functional teams and translate business requirements into analytical solutions

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+ Team Member 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.

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Intro

Why you'll love this job

What you'll do

All you'll need for success

What you'll get

Feel free to be yourself at American

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