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Eric Ryckaert

Summary

Operations focused professional with experience in aircraft routing and real time decision making in an environment with constant operational constraints and competing priorities. I regularly balance operational needs, maintenance requirements, and fleet availability to support a reliable day of operation while minimizing downstream disruption. My background in administrative and client facing roles strengthened my communication, accountability, and problem identification skills, which I now apply when coordinating between operations coordinators, planners, stations, and management on the bridge. I am detail oriented, analytical, and comfortable making time sensitive decisions that support both immediate operational needs and longer term maintenance planning. I am proficient in Microsoft Office, AMPS, and OMS, with a proven ability to quickly learn new systems, adapt to evolving operational tools, and continue expanding my skill set.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr Router, Line Planning

American Airlines
Fort Worth, TX
01.2023 - Current

• Exercise independent judgement to resolve complex routing issues, balancing operational priorities, maintenance constraints, and fleet availability while serving as a coordination link between planning and day-of-operation teams.

• Coordinate with team members to resolve aircraft routing conflicts efficiently, minimizing operational disruption and maintenance impact.

• Work with operations coordinators to balance real-time operational needs with maintenance routing requirements, negotiating solutions that protect aircraft positioning while supporting on-time performance and customer demand.

• Evaluate daily aircraft routings for errors, conflicts, and inefficiencies, proactively modifying plans to improve aircraft utilization and streamline operations.

• Communicate with stations and maintenance planners to ensure aircraft are positioned correctly to support scheduled maintenance, operational demand, and recovery planning.

Real Estate Agent

Dwellinc Apartment Locating & Realty
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Developed and maintained positive and trusting customer relationships by communicating and addressing individual needs.
  • I was expected to speak with clients and determine their needs and wants while finding appropriate properties to fit them.
  • Communicated and coordinated with properties and conducted showings.

Leasing Agent

Pioneer Realty Group
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • I was responsible for generating my own leads, maintaining those numerous relationships, and communicating with them quickly and effectively.
  • Using client information and the property database, I found appropriate properties for my clients and then conducted showings while addressing questions and concerns.
  • Generated applications and collected application fees promptly.

Administrative Assistant

Hogan Marren Babbo & Rose, Ltd.
01.2011 - 06.2020
  • I held many responsibilities in the office and worked to fill in the gaps where needed. In addition to overseeing record retention at the firm, I was also a receptionist, ran conflict checks for attorneys, made purchase orders, was responsible for daily office cleanliness and simple maintenance, ran deliveries, and assisted by physically filing and retrieving documents from court.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Theatre/Theater

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.2010

BFA - Acting

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
01.2007

Skills

  • Aircraft Routing
  • Operational Decision Making
  • Risk Assessment & Problem Solving
  • Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Schedule & Resource Optimization
  • Maintenance & Operational Constraint Management
  • Records Management
  • FileMaker
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

Real Estate Broker/Sales Agent - Texas Real Estate Commission

Timeline

Sr Router, Line Planning

American Airlines
01.2023 - Current

Real Estate Agent

Dwellinc Apartment Locating & Realty
02.2022 - 11.2022

Leasing Agent

Pioneer Realty Group
11.2020 - 04.2021

Administrative Assistant

Hogan Marren Babbo & Rose, Ltd.
01.2011 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Theatre/Theater

Loyola University Chicago

BFA - Acting

DePaul University