Overview

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 This job is a member of the Corporate Real Estate Team within the Corporate Affairs Division.Responsible for representing American's corporate interests, as they relate to obtaining appropriate facilities for American's operations, through negotiations with airports, other airlines' properties representatives, IATA, ALTA, and industry consultants. What you'll do Leads the process for calculating and negotiating airport rates and charges where able; understanding airport operating budgets, passenger facility charges, and capital improvement plansDirects off airport leased and owned properties strategyWorks in collaboration with local and regional station leadership, as well as other internal stakeholdersNegotiates and manages contracts, leases, subleases, use and operating agreements with airports and other commercial and retail property landlordsCoordinates internal approvals of leases and facility projectsCoordinates space requirements between user departments and landlords in accordance with corporate standardsAnalyzes and models financial impacts of space and rate changes on overall lease economicsRepresents company on Airline-Airport Affairs Committees in matters such as annual operating and capital budgets, rates and charges, lease and use agreement terms, and airport master plansAnticipates changes in user charges at airports and work diligently with industry peers and local managementIdentifies risks and opportunities, develop recommendations, and implement leasehold and airport affairs initiativesParticipates in new station start-ups, ensuring that Day 1 property and facility needs are met All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/trainingSupervisory experience5 years of professional experience Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience Airline Corporate Real Estate experience Skills, Licenses & CertificationsKnowledge of the administration and negotiation of lease agreements, and specifically Airport-Airline Use and Lease AgreementsAbility to be assertive while maintaining diplomacy and political awarenessKnowledge of Microsoft Office Software (e.g., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint); advanced MS Excel experienceAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously, shift priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, while exercising sound judgment to make decisionsAbility to build strong working relationship with internal and external groupsAbility to coordinate and manage large cross functional projects with all levels of managementMust be able to work independently while drive results with little oversightWilling and able to travelAbility to pass a background reference check and criminal fingerprint check 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,