Manager, Safety Science

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 a key member of the Systems Engineering & Safety Science Team, the Manager of Safety Science and Data Analytics will lead a team of Safety Scientists and Analysts.
• This role is responsible for delivering technical and managerial guidance in the development and implementation of decision support and simulation models, custom statistical analysis, and forecasting and business intelligence systems.
• The position involves collaborating with Safety and Operations business units to enhance safety outcomes and operational efficiency through advanced data analytics and modeling.

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. 

• Manages a team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Provides technical leadership and strategic direction for safety-related data solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder requirements.
• Supports safety initiatives through the development and application of advanced dependability models and comprehensive analyses.
• Identifies and evaluates new methodologies and approaches to solve complex business and technical problems across various departments.
• Oversees the application of forecasting, mathematical programming, machine learning, optimization techniques, simulation, stochastic modeling, and statistical analysis to develop practical and impactful solutions.
• Leads the creation of innovative, industry-leading safety solutions from concept through to production, including idea generation, requirement gathering, prototyping, business case development, customer adoption, change management, and transition to operational status.
• Initiates and leads collaborative research projects with academic institutions and government agencies to advance the field and support company objectives.
• Cultivates and maintains effective partnerships with business operations teams and development groups, ensuring seamless integration of research and development efforts into business processes.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related technical field, or other equivalent experience/training
• 3-5 years of relevant technical, or business, work experience
• Experience leading direct reports
• Experience overseeing data projects from inception to completion, including defining requirements, managing timelines, and delivering results.
• Strong understanding of various machine learning algorithms, statistical methods, and data analysis techniques.

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• MS Degree in a related technical field, or other equivalent experience/training
• 5-10 years of relevant technical, or business, work experience
• Proven experience in building, developing, and leading high-performing teams within a fast-paced, rapidly scaling business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and align internal and external partners as well as facilitating clear communication and collaboration between workgroups to ensure strategic objectives are well understood and effectively executed.

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and resilience, thriving in a dynamic, 24/7 environment while effectively managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skilled in fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, with a strong emphasis on team building, development, engagement, and accountability.
• Encourages continuous improvement and innovative thinking, driving creative solutions and embracing intelligent risk-taking.
• Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative, with a proven ability to challenge assumptions and drive impactful results.
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity, embracing change with flexibility and a positive attitude.
   

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+ Team Member 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.