Ed Gleason was named senior retirement benefits analyst at Southwest Airlines, effective Wednesday.
In an interview, Mr. Gleason said he took the job at Southwest Airlines after retiring May 24 from American Airlines as senior specialist-plan manager, benefit strategy.
June Jackson, manager of retirement benefits at Southwest Airlines, confirmed Mr. Gleason's hiring but declined to say whom he replaced.
Adrienne Schneider, senior manager benefits strategy for American Airlines, did not return calls.