American Airlines Hiring Data Scientist/Sr Data Scientist

Job Overview

Position: Data Scientist/Sr Data Scientist, IT Operations Research and Advanced Analytics
Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Requisition ID: 74338
Posting Start Date: 07/31/24

Introduction

Joining the American Airlines family means embarking on a journey of growth, expertise development, and global exploration. The OR&AA team, part of the IT organization, has been a leader in airline analytics for decades, starting with the revolutionary yield management strategy. The team supports various aspects of the airline, including pricing, revenue management, fleet and network optimization, and more.

Responsibilities

• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Work with cross-functional teams to identify business opportunities and frame analytical problems.
• Advanced Modeling: Develop, validate, and deploy models using techniques like machine learning, deep learning, NLP, GenAI, LLMs.
• Data Acquisition and Preparation: Clean and transform data from diverse sources and perform exploratory data analysis.
• Deployment and Maintenance: Deploy models, collaborate with IT engineers for production integration, and maintain deployed models.
• Data Visualization and Reporting: Create dashboards and reports to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Thought Leadership and Advocacy: Lead workshops, develop tutorials, and promote data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s/PhD degree or Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of equivalent experience in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering).
• Experience with at least one programming language (Python, R, Java).
• Practical experience with data extraction, cleaning, and analysis.
• Deep knowledge of statistical and machine learning techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in designing, building, and deploying machine learning models.
• Expertise in cloud environments (Azure ML, Databricks) and production deployments.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning, deep learning, NLP, GenAI, recommender systems, A/B testing.
• Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Prior experience in consulting roles and managing client relationships.
• Domain knowledge in the airline industry or related fields.

Skills and Certifications

• Logical analysis, problem identification, and problem-solving aptitude.
• Ability to use feature engineering techniques effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work on a diverse team.

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Travel benefits for you, your family, and friends.
• Health Benefits: Health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits from day one.
• Wellness Programs: Tools, resources, and support for personal wellness.
• 401(k) Program: Employer contributions available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on travel and leisure.

Diversity and Inclusion

American Airlines values inclusion and diversity, fostering a dynamic workforce through various Employee Business Resource Groups.

Application

To apply for this role, visit the American Airlines job portal.