Principal, Navigation and Communication

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

• The Navigation Specialist is part of the Airspace Optimization team within Flight Operations and is responsible for overseeing navigation databases that support American Airlines' global fleet. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of critical navigation data while supporting the design, development, and implementation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) procedures used by pilots worldwide. Working closely with Airspace Specialists and other operational stakeholders, the position helps optimize airspace utilization, enhance operational efficiency, and support the safe execution of flight operations.

What you'll do

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 to be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Manage and maintain navigation databases used across American Airlines' fleet to ensure accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate the validation, implementation, and distribution of navigation data updates supporting global flight operations
• Monitor changes to airspace, navigation aids, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure navigation databases remain current
• Analyze navigation data discrepancies and partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues impacting flight operations
• Support the design, development, and implementation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) procedures to enhance operational efficiency and safety
• Collaborate with Airspace Specialists, pilots, dispatchers, and regulatory agencies to evaluate and optimize airspace and navigation solutions
• Conduct technical reviews and testing of navigation procedures and database changes to ensure operational readiness and compliance with applicable standards
• Provide subject matter expertise on navigation databases, airspace design, and PBN concepts to support strategic and operational initiatives within Flight Operations

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/experience
• 5 years of major airline employment in flight operations  

Preferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience  

• Experience using NDB Explorer and OneNav+ programs
• Experience with Flight Operations and airport operations
• Data analytic experience

Skills, Licenses, and Certifications

• Expertise in navigation databases, aircraft communication systems, and aviation technology platforms
• Advanced knowledge of Performance Based Navigation (PBN), including RNAV, RNP, and airspace optimization principles
• Strong understanding of FAA, ICAO, and global aviation regulatory requirements
• Strategic planning and execution of navigation and communication initiatives in complex operational environments
• Analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to assess operational risks and develop effective solutions
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence operational, technical, and regulatory partners
• Project and program management experience leading large-scale aviation technology and infrastructure initiatives

Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

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.