Job Description

Why you'll love this job

Responsible for ensuring a high performing operation through workforce management of our front-line team members. Also responsible for supporting the teams' efforts in creating a safe, reliable operation while delivering an elevated customer experience.
This job is a member of Domestic Airports Team within the Customer Experience Division.

What you'll do

Drives operational excellence
Creates an environment that cares for our frontline team members and celebrates the team successes
Coordinate open time schedule assignments for above and below wing frontline team members
Coordinates and performs timely audits for above and below wing audits
Leads airport teams to perform their work in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with Federal, state and local regulations including DOT, FAA and other government agencies
Provides frontline team exceptional support through a variety of mechanisms in order for them to deliver superior customer service
Coaches and mentor's frontline team members in skill development, customer service elevation and company culture behaviors
Promotes an environment of mutual respect and trust between frontline team members
Establishes and promotes effective relationships with external and internal customer base that fosters compassion, authenticity, integrity, respect and dignity
Provides the direction and appropriate support structure using effective resources to enable the team to deliver high performance
Assesses operational environment and conditions to ensure corporate and local scorecard metrics are fulfilled through collaboration across departments and levels
Ability to work extra hours when there are operational needs
Ability and flexible to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays and days-off

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

?High School diploma or GED equivalency

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Current airport customer service experience
Current below wing experience
Baggage service experience
2 years' experience leading others
Knowledge of company policies and procedures and functional automation applications

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

Ability to bring out the best performance in the workforce through proactive employee engagement and support for an inclusive working environment
Ability to actively listen - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate
Critical thinking ability - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Ability to monitor and assess performance of self, team members and the operation to make improvements or take corrective action
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Ability to work under demanding operational conditions
Ability to prioritize and execute with a sense of urgency and preciseness
Ability to use sound business judgment to resolve issues with internal and external customers
Ability to coordinate station activities and collaborate with multi-functional departments and agencies to ensure essential needs are met for a safe, efficient, on-time operation
Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Has USPS clearance or the ability to obtain USPS clearance. USPS has a five-year United States residency requirement

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.