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Updated: 14 Jun 2013
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About This Company
American Airlines
Year Established:
1930
Industries:
transportation, airline, air transportation
About:
American Airlines, Inc., operating as American Airlines (AA), is a U.S. airline and a subsidiary of AMR Corporation. It is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, adjacent to its largest hub at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. American Airlines operates an extensive international and domestic network, ...
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How This Employer Pays
American Airlines typically pays its employees
1%
above market
Similar employers pay their employees:
-9%
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Rated 4 out of 5 based on 92 American Airlines votes.
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Employer: American Airlines
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[-]Flight Attendant (29)
$24,458 - $87,360  
   
[-]Flight Attendant (29)
Salary$19,000 - $65,000  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $1,532  
Total Pay$24,458 - $87,360  
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[+]Airline Pilot, Copilot, or Flight Engineer (13)
$37,610 - $352,927  
   
[+]Airline Pilot, Copilot, or Flight Engineer (13)
Salary$37,880 - $216,507  
   
Bonus$310.84 - $15,454  
Profit Disbursement$1,525 - $14,780  
Total Pay$37,610 - $352,927  
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[+]Aircraft Mechanic / Service Technician (8)
$38,288 - $92,612  
   
[+]Aircraft Mechanic / Service Technician (8)
Bonus$43.79 - $3,100  
   
Total Pay$38,288 - $92,612  
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[+]Baggage Handler (Aviation/Airline) (7)
$25,662 - $57,711  
   
[+]Baggage Handler (Aviation/Airline) (7)
Bonus$2.09 - $1,271  
   
Total Pay$25,662 - $57,711  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 14 Jun 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 261

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Popular Perks 401(k), Paid sick leave, Paid holidays & vacation 401(k), Paid holidays & vacation, Paid sick leave 401(k), Life insurance / disability, Cell phone

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Key Statistics for American Airlines

Gender
Female
27%
female alumni
 
Male
73%
male alumni
Salary:$39,059 - $68,905 $55,615 - $98,354
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
6%
1-4 years
17%
5-9 years
12%
10-19 years
26%
20 years or more
40%

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