Manager, Aircraft Line Maintenance

Description

Intro Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board! Why you'll love this job ​This job is a member of the Line Maintenance Team within the Integrated Operations Division. ​Responsible for overseeing and managing the maintenance workload, resources, and activities for terminal and/or hangar operations at their station. Managers are leaders of front-line supervision, providing direction in workplace safety & compliance, maintenance and key performance indicators at their station. What you'll do Guides and directs terminal and/or hangar supervisors in the execution of aircraft maintenance Ensures supervisors and crews are dispatched to accomplish the operation’s workload Oversees terminal and/or hangar supervisors in the implementation of the organization's plans, processes, policies, and procedures Collaborates with other managers to accomplish directives and objectives Works cross-departmentally to resolve issues and develop effective relationships and solutions Accomplishes current and long range goals and objectives in accordance with company policies and procedures Reviews and reports on operating results against goals and takes action to correct unsatisfactory results Periodically reviews performance data with supervisors to increase their understanding and drive related action items Identifies training and development needs of staff throughout his/her organization and implements targeted developmental plans Supports the “Bid Process” and ensures that bid schedules match workload demand Supports preparation of the short-term and long-range plans and resource budgets- Represents the station and his/her work groups, as appropriate, with airport management, FAA,TSA, other government agencies, suppliers, and similar groups Facilitates effective meetings Manages union and non-union workforce effectively Coaches a management team in meeting/exceeding their stations’ key performance indicators & operational performance goals Provides succession plan for key management positions in his/her area of management; develops and promotes L4 supervisors

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency 5 years Aircraft Maintenance Operations experience 2 years supervisory experience in aircraft or a comparable industry Experience supervising mid to large size workgroups in a multi-shift environment Must pass FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA) Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable
• ​Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training 4 years of experience managing large transport category aircraft in Line and/or Base production operations with a proven track record