American Airlines is hiring a Supervisor

American Airlines is hiring a Supervisor to oversee aircraft maintenance technicians in the repair and return to service of our fleet. This front-line leadership position manages workload, resources, and work relationships to ensure the safe, compliant, and timely return of aircraft to service.

What You'll Do

• Guide and direct terminal and/or hangar aircraft maintenance through crew chiefs and leads.
• Oversee the implementation of the organization's plans, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure crews are efficiently utilized to accomplish the operation’s workload.
• Meet company objectives in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage timely and comprehensive communication flow to the workforce.
• Maintain effective work relationships with airport management, FAA, TSA, other government agencies, suppliers, and similar groups.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to accomplish directives and objectives.
• Identify and take steps to correct unsatisfactory results.
• Identify training and development needs of AMTs within span of control.
• Provide effective feedback for crew chief and lead coaching and development.
• Effectively work with union leadership and workforce.

What We're Looking For

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• 3 to 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate.
• 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.

Nice to Have

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years of a successful track record of management in maintenance and/or production environments.
• 3 years hands-on experience in the repair or manufacture of large transport category aircraft.

Technical Stack

• Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Team & Environment

Member of the Line Maintenance Team within the Integrated Operations Division. Supervises management, non-management and contract labor work groups.

Benefits & Compensation

• Travel Perks: Access to 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network for you, your family and your friends.
• Health Benefits: Health, dental, prescription and vision benefits available on day one, plus virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness Programs: Tools, resources and support for personal wellness.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire; employer contributions available after one year depending on workgroup.
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position.

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