Sr. Manager, AAdvantage Customer Operations and Escalation

Sr. Manager, AAdvantage Customer Operations and EscalationLocation: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08) Cities: Dallas - TXIntro: 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 boardWhy You'll Love This JobThis role will directly shape the AAdvantage member experience by leading cross-functional efforts across Customer Experience, Airport Operations, Premium Guest Services, Inflight Service, Contact Centers, and Policy teams, building strong partnerships to ensure alignment and execution. The will be a trusted advocate for AAdvantage's most valued members, resolving complex customer issues with empathy and urgency while driving meaningful improvements across service channels.The ideal candidate is passionate about elevating customer satisfaction through frontline education, data-driven insights, and strategic service enhancementsand excels at influencing across teams to drive meaningful, customer-centric change.This role is a part of the AAdvantage Operations team within the AAdvantage group.What You'll DoLead cross-functional coordination with Customer Experience, Airport Operations, Premium Guest Services, Inflight Service, Contact Centers, and Policy teams to ensure seamless delivery of the AAdvantage member experience.Drive frontline team education initiatives, equipping airport and contact center staff with the tools and knowledge to deliver consistent, high-quality service to AAdvantage customers.Initiate customer focus groups, gathering actionable insights to inform program enhancements and elevate member satisfaction.Monitor and analyze Net Promoter Score (NPS) trends, translating AAdvantage related feedback into actionable opportunities across touchpoints.Champion customer experience alignment, ensuring operational policies, procedures, and service delivery are optimized for AAdvantage member needs.Serve as the key contact for executive-level customer escalations, ensuring swift, empathetic, and effective resolution for high-value AAdvantage members.Lead program health analysis, identifying trends and opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and operational performance.Partner with Customer Success and AAdvantage Customer Service to evaluate quality of member handling and implement service enhancements that reflect AAdvantage program standards.Establish and maintain a robust feedback loop between AAdvantage Customer Service, Reservations, and AAdvantage teams to drive continuous improvement in member experience.Act as a subject matter expert on the AAdvantage program, staying current on policies and procedures that impact customer interactions and proactively guiding teams on best practices.All You'll Need for SuccessMinimum Qualifications Education & Prior Job Experience:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training/experience5 years of or relevant experienceStrong knowledge and understanding of the AAdvantage ProgramExceptional relationship-building and stakeholder influence skillsPreferred Qualifications Education & Prior Job Experience:Master's DegreePrior experience leading or working with operational teamsSkills, Licenses, and Certifications:Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skillsAbility to navigate complex customer scenarios and deliver high-impact solutionsDeep understanding of loyalty program operations and customer expectationsAbility to identify trends and translate insights into actionable enhancementsProven ability to partner across AAdvantage Customer Service, Reservations, and AAdvantage teamsSkilled in building and maintaining feedback loops to drive continuous improvementClear, confident communicator with executive presenceAbility to guide teams through change and promote best practicesStrong analytical and strategic thinking skillsLeading and coordination for cross-functional teamsWhat You'll GetFeel 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 moreFeel Free to Be Yourself at AmericanFrom 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.