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

As directed by the Manager - Fuel Operations, minimize the cost of fueling operations while ensuring the integrity, safety, and flexibility necessary to meet operational requirements. Provide a critical interface between the Fuel Operations, Airport Customer Service, Maintenance, Corporate Real Estate, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Environmental Affairs teams.
The role is a part of the Fuel Operations team within our Fuel & Energy Management group. You’ll bring your communication, project management, and analytical skills.

What you'll do

Monitor daily departure delays caused by fueling. Assist Manager to determine root causes of fueling delays of all stations especially hub locations
Negotiate contracts and manage into-plane fueling service vendors
Support the Fuel Supply group at locations where fueling services are purchased separately
Submit audit and training requests via VSMR database and follow up with QA and Training Departments to ensure audit and training are completed
Work with Accounts Payable to set up new vendors in the invoicing system; coordinate with Airport Operations to plan and facilitate new vendor transition for fueling services
Analyze and ensure AA’s fueling infrastructure requirements are met by working with Airport Authorities, Fuel Facility Owners / Operators, Fuel Service Contractors, Other Airlines and Fueling Consortia
Manage the fueling service contract database
Manage and develop the AA budget for all fuel service fees; investigate and explain variances versus plan; work with Accounting / Fuel Analysts to validate invoices and ensure proper authorization for consortium / into plane contracts
Manage Inter-company issues/billing/cost allocations to ensure the best interest of the company are achieved
Review regional member status at consortium locations
Lead and preside over several small/medium fueling consortiums; manage and select service providers for the effective operation of these consortia; work with service providers to develop the annual budget and preparation for annual meetings
Develop business cases for new infrastructure requirements / systems for review by consortia and internal management
Contribute cross-functionally to support corporate/group objectives

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finanace, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, or Accounting

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Prior Tech Ops, Finance, Operations, and/or Procurement experience a plus
Previous energy management experience a plus
Experience with RFP development, contract negotiations, and business case development preferred, familiar with budget process

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

Proven project management skills involving multiple departments and/or companies with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and present effectively to senior management and other departments
Commitment to quality and pride in work, patience, perserverance, diplomacy
Excellent communication skills, analytical thinking skills
Must have a desire to learn and fill gaps as requested
Ability to understand and manage complex processes
Proficient with Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Frequent travel may be required

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+ 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.