Robert D. Isom

CEO and President at American Airlines Group

Since 2013 (joined AAL)

Age

60 years

Tenure

Has served as Chief Executive Officer and President at American Airlines Group Inc. and American Airlines, Inc. at least since 2024.

Also at American Airlines Group

DGS

David G. Seymour

Executive Vice President and COO

DEM

Devon E. May

Executive Vice President and CFO

PRA

Priya R. Aiyar

Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

About

Robert D. Isom is the Chief Executive Officer and President of American Airlines Group Inc. and American Airlines, Inc., where he plays a critical role in guiding the company’s operations and financial strategy. His responsibilities include signing certifications on the company's financial statements, thereby ensuring adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Despite the lack of detailed personal background in the available information, his leadership role is highlighted by consistent documentation in recent reports, confirming his position during the 2024 and 2025 periods. This indicates a strong commitment and continuity in the company's top management.

While further specifics about his educational background and professional journey before joining the company are not disclosed, his tenure and current role emphasize a career marked by significant responsibility in overseeing financial reporting and corporate governance. His work includes ensuring the fair presentation of the company’s financial condition and maintaining high standards of operational transparency.

$AAL Performance Under Robert D. Isom

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
American Airlines Group Inc. and American Airlines, Inc.	Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer	2013 to 2016	N/A [N/A]
US Airways Group, Inc. and US Airways, Inc.	Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer	2007 to 2013	N/A [N/A]
GMAC, LLC	Senior Executive Roles	N/A [N/A]	Roles in finance, commercial, operations, strategy, and international
Northwest Airlines	Senior Executive Roles	N/A [N/A]	Roles in finance, commercial, operations, strategy, and international
America West Airlines	Senior Executive Roles	N/A [N/A]	Roles in finance, commercial, operations, strategy, and international
The Procter & Gamble Company	Started his career	N/A [N/A]	N/A [N/A]

External Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Airlines for America	Board Member	N/A [N/A]	N/A [N/A]
one world Governing Board	Member	N/A [N/A]	N/A [N/A]
Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership Board	Member	N/A [N/A]	N/A [N/A]
Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago	Member	N/A [N/A]	N/A [N/A]

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$1,300,000	Annual	N/A
One-Time Cash Promotion Bonus	$2,750,000	One-Time	N/A
Flight Privileges	$20,591	As incurred/Utilized	Unlimited, top-priority reserved travel for Mr. Isom and his immediate family; includes up to 12 round-trip or 24 one-way passes for other individuals
Medical Examinations	$5,118	As incurred	N/A
Financial Advisory Services	$50,700	As incurred	Includes $46,200 in legal expense reimbursement related to CEO compensation negotiations
Gross-Up Payments	$15,443	As incurred	Tax gross-up payments related to flight privileges
401(k) Company Contributions	$18,150	Periodic	N/A
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control	$31,946,319	Contingent upon a triggering event on December 31, 2023	Breakdown: Base Salary (24 months, $2,600,000), Annual Incentive Award ($5,200,000), COBRA ($54,875), Acceleration of Unvested RSUs ($23,823,401), Flight Privileges ($268,043)

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2023

LTIP Grant for 2023

Metric Component	Value/Target	Vesting Schedule	Additional Details
Performance-Vesting RSUs	Threshold: 107,676 shares	Vests on the third anniversary (Sept 20, 2026)	Target: 430,704 shares; Maximum: 861,408 shares; Fair Value (max): $11,250,000 ; Performance based on Total Debt Reduction and Relative Pre-Tax Income Margin Improvement
Time-Vesting RSUs	Threshold: 105,283 shares	Two-thirds vest on the first anniversary; one-third on the second (Sept 20, 2024 and Sept 20, 2025)	Target: 421,133 shares; Maximum: 842,266 shares; Fair Value: $5,625,000

One-Time RSU Grant for 2023

Metric Component	Value/Target	Vesting Schedule	Additional Details
One-Time RSUs	Grant Date Fair Value: $8.25 million	Two-thirds are performance-vesting (vest on third anniversary, Sept 20, 2026) and one-third are time-vesting (vesting in equal installments on Sept 20, 2024 and Sept 20, 2025)	Performance metrics include Total Debt Reduction (targeting a $7 billion reduction over remaining three years) and Relative Pre-Tax Income Margin Improvement

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation for 2023

Metric Component	Value/Target	Vesting Schedule	Additional Details
Non-Equity Incentive Awards	Threshold: $1,300,000 Target: $2,600,000 Maximum: $5,200,000	As specified under the LTIP with 50% performance-vesting over a three-year period	Tied to Total Debt Reduction and Relative Pre-Tax Income Margin Improvement; further details on exact conditions are not provided

Summary

Evaluation Period: The performance metrics for both LTIP and One-Time RSU Grants are measured over a multi-year period culminating in vesting events on the first, second, and third anniversaries starting from the grant date (September 20, 2023).
Weights: For the LTIP, performance is equally weighted (50% each) between Total Debt Reduction and Relative Pre-Tax Income Margin Improvement.
Additional Details: If threshold performance is not achieved, no shares will be issued for the performance-based components.

This detailed breakdown encapsulates the performance compensation components, associated metrics, vesting schedules, and quantitative targets for Robert D. Isom's 2023 awards.