Director, Government Affairs

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 youll love this job

American Airlines is currently seeking a Director of Government Affairs. The position will report to the Managing Director of Global Government Affairs and will be based in Washington, DC. The Government Affairs group is a part of American’s broader Corporate Affairs team and represents the Company before Congress, regulators, and industry stakeholders.

What youll do

Serve as American’s primary liaison to Republican Members of the U.S. House of Representatives

Build relationships with relevant members, including members who represent hub states/cities, serve on committees of jurisdiction, and serve in leadership positions

Educate policymakers on key Company initiatives and general corporate matters

Provide timely analysis to senior Company leaders and Government Affairs colleagues with respect to transportation and aviation-related developments in Washington

Help determine with which members senior company leaders should seek to force relationships

Prepare senior company leaders for interactions with Republican members of Congress and accompany senior leaders for those interactions, including for Congressional testimony, meetings with members, etc.

Create presentations or other articles/briefs for the organization

Identify opportunities to leverage the American Airlines brand and to increase awareness of the Company’s contributions to economic development and job creation, as well as its community affairs and philanthropic efforts

Serve as an active Ambassador for the AA Political Action Committee

Represent the Company at congressional fundraising events (often outside of normal business hours)

Participate in industry events on behalf of the Company and play an active role with A4A, the industry’s primary trade association

All youll need for success

Minimum Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training

7 years of experience on Capitol Hill, in the Executive Branch, or a similar role

Demonstrates the highest level of ethics and integrity

Preferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

Graduate degree preferred

Experience with aviation issues is desirable

All youll need for success (continued)

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

Ability to work on a bipartisan basis and to interact professionally and constructively with senior government officials, staffers, and colleagues with different backgrounds

Ability to exhibit an executive presence and engage government policymakers

Results-driven, self-motivated individual who takes initiative, can motivate others to achieve the desired results, and has outstanding leadership skills

Demonstrated ability to successfully manage relationships over long periods of time

Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills

Superior analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking ability

Excellent project planning and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to effectively and clearly communicate a strategic vision

Believes in, promotes, and embodies in daily actions the American Airlines five leadership attributes:

Caring – We care about all team members

Collaboration – We succeed as a team

Development – We build future leaders

Results – We drive to be the best

Future – We continually challenge the status quo

What youll 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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY

American Airlines maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.