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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 job is a member of the Integrated Operations Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
• ​Responsible for analyzing crew operations data, builds statistical predictive models and creates customized reports and PowerPoint presentations for executive leaders.

• Derive meaningful and actionable insights from data that to help improve the crew operation​
• Develops statistical predictive models on large-scale datasets using statistical modeling such as linear regression, logistic regression, decision trees and other machine learning, or data mining techniques
• Builds optimization and combinatorics models for optimal resource allocations
• Performs advanced business analysis using SQL and SAS to develop prescriptive operational improvement plans
• Builds data visualization tools for root cause analysis
• Automates and improves current programs, processes, reports and forecasts using SAS Macros, Excel VBA, SQL, etc.
• Analyzes and develops requirements and provides documentation for IT projects
• Develop presentations and present findings with recommendations to key stakeholders and senior management
• Work collaboratively with various teams across the crew domain (Crew Scheduling, Crew Planning, Flight, Flight Service, IOC, etc.) to develop innovative and insightful solutions to improve crew performance

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• ​Bachelor's Degree in Applied Statistics, Data Mining, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics or related quantitative field
• 3 years of related experience
• 1 year of experience with SQL querying and/or reporting or equivalent coursework

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• ​Master's Degree in Applied Statistics, Data Mining, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics
• Programming experience with Python, Aviation experience, Credit scoring experience, Marketing analytics Experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• ​Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Office software, including Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with an aptitude for problem solving
• Ability to work effectively, meet deadlines, and shift priorities appropriately in a fast paced, dynamic work environment with great attention to detail
• Knowledge of data processing/manipulation languages such SQL, R, Python in large database environments

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.