American Airlines’ (AAL) efforts to expand and enhance its global network are commendable. The company’s proactive initiative to create 500 new aviation jobs is serving well for the company and the economy. However, AAL has been grappling with soft market conditions and increased operating costs.Factors Favoring AALAmerican Airlines' initiative to create nearly 500 new aviation maintenance jobs and expand heavy check maintenance work at its bases in Charlotte, NC; Pittsburgh, PA, and Tulsa, OK, represents a ...