Specialist/Sr Specialist, Aviation Recruitment Insights

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

You’ll be part of the Talent Intelligence team, a key function within Recruiting Enablement in the Talent Acquisition department. This role focuses on transforming data into actionable insights that improve recruiting strategies and operational efficiency. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, building automated tools, and creating dashboards that empower leaders to make informed decisions.

What You'Ll Do

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.

• Analyze large, complex datasets from multiple sources to identify trends and opportunities.
• Build advanced Excel models, automated tools, and interactive dashboards to streamline reporting and decision-making.
• Develop forecasting models and workforce analytics to support strategic planning.
• Partner with recruiting leaders and People Analytics to deliver insights that improve hiring efficiency and talent strategies.
• Create visually compelling reports and presentations for senior leadership using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams on budget tracking, forecasting, and expense reconciliation.

All You'Ll Need For Success

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• 2-3 years of related work experience 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, automation)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience handling large datasets
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• Experience with Power BI or Tableau for data visualization
• Familiarity with SAP, COUPA, or similar financial systems
• Background in HR analytics, recruiting operations, or talent intelligence

Skills, Licenses, and Certifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, and automation techniques
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for creating clear and compelling presentations
• Knowledge of SAP or COUPA systems
• Excellent communication and ability to present data insights clearly
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently

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.