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!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & PRIOR JOB EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or Accounting, or other related field
• Five or more years of work experience in relevant field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION & PRIOR JOB EXPERIENCE

• MBA or other Graduate degree in previously noted field
• Manager experience

SKILLS, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Commitment to quality and pride in work, patience, perseverance, and diplomacy
• Ability to understand and manage complex processes
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Lead strategy and execution for either:
• Fuel Consortium/Storage & M&O focus – manage on- and off-airport storage facilities, maintenance, and operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and cost efficiency.
• Into-Plane Fuel Services focus – oversee into-plane service providers, labor and equipment readiness, and vendor alignment with American’s operational standards.
• Analyze and present operational and financial data to support decision-making; develop and implement negotiation strategies with long-term business impact.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendors for storage and into-plane fueling services
• Monitor and evaluate fuel service provider performance; collaborate on corrective actions to maintain safe, reliable, and timely fueling of American Airlines aircraft.
• Develop company budget for all fuel service fees in portfolio ; 2) investigate and explain variances versus plan to ensure Fuel Finance can explain to senior management; 3) work with accounting / Fuel Finance to validate invoices and ensure proper authorization for consortium / into plane contracts; 4) manage inter-company issues/billing/cost allocations to ensure the best interest of the company are achieved
• Contribute cross-functionally to support corporate/group objectives
• Manage Fuel Management relationship with Maintenance/Tech Ops/Accounting/Airports to ensure uniform and appropriate adherence to fuel quality, safety standards, and all fuel related processes, including Fuel Administration input into FAA Fuel Manual & Departure Control Manual.
• Prepare reporting and presentations for leadership, internal stakeholders, and industry groups.
• Represent American Airlines in industry trade organizations and airline fuel consortia, serving as subject matter expert on regulatory and operational matters.
• Support development of business cases that prioritize operational opportunities and improvement projects.
• Coordinate across American and external stakeholders to mitigate the impact of fuel supply disruptions.