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The Manager, Infrastructure Analysis is a member of the Network Planning team. This role leads the team responsible for modeling our long-term strategic infrastructure needs (I.e. gates and airspace), this team plays a critical role in shaping our 5-year strategic plan. In this job, you’ll be part of one of the most impactful pillars of American Airlines’ strategy and learn the interdisciplinary skills necessary to successfully support this process.

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 strategic infrastructure analysis to support American Airlines’ long-term network and operational goals
• Identify infrastructure needs across the network and validate them through rigorous commercial and financial analysis
• Partner with Corporate Real Estate, Network Planning, Finance, and other stakeholders to align infrastructure initiatives with company strategy
• Serve as a subject matter expert on gate access rules in strategic spokes, ensuring that our Network Planning and station leaders are set up to secure ample access to common use gates when necessary
• Provide network inputs to assist the Customer Experience organization in building business cases for both new and expanded lounges across our network
• Develop business cases and recommendations for infrastructure investments, expansions, and optimizations.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitive benchspans to inform infrastructure planning
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure planning, financial analysis, network strategy, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and drive alignment across diverse teams
• Willingness to travel

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master’s degree (MBA or related field)
• Experience in the airline, transportation, or infrastructure sectors
• Familiarity with airport operations, capital planning, or real estate development
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and financial modeling

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong business acumen and financial literacy.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.

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.