Job Description
Will provide all necessary resources to ensure an efficient operation during shift. Oversees and enforces Company, local, state and Federal safety and regulatory compliance requirements while establishing a working environment that is safe and professional on a day-by-day basis. Promotes mutual trust, by communicating relevant station matters to front-line employees, holding monthly Floor Leadership Team meetings, supporting employee engagement through the Joint Leadership Team/Area Leadership Team (JLT/ALT) and supporting the Continuous Improvement (CI) process. Engages in the “Working together” concept to partner with the union leadership. Will use on-the-job training will assess and develop Crew Chiefs and Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs), ensuring compliance with training and qualifications. Interfaces with all Managers, Crew Chiefs, local union leadership, contractors, and local authorities. Assigns workload assignments to Crew Chiefs and updates Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) on workload progress including out-of-service aircraft. Responsible for the administration and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement for represented employees and all company policies for both represented and non-represented employees, providing coaching and counseling as appropriate.
- High School, GED or equivalent diploma
- University or equivalent degree preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years Aircraft Maintenance Operations experience
- Minimum of three (3) years leadership experience preferred
- Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) licenses required
- Previous experience with and knowledge of AA budgeting, policies, and procedures desired
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, days off and overtime as necessary
- Must adhere to applicable safety obligations as set forth in the American Airlines Commitment to Safety statement contained in the Safety, Security & Environmental Policies and Procedures Manual
- Must pass a background reference check and criminal fingerprint check
- Familiarity with numerous functional areas
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and PC skills
- Ability to concurrently manage multiple areas of responsibility
- Excellent analytical, organization, and planning skills
- Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language. A second language highly desirable in some locations
- Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA)
- Must pass U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated drug testing requirements
- Applicants are required to fill out a DOT Testing Inquiry Form, which provides authorization for release of record from previous employers
How To Apply:
American Airlines
To be considered for this position, you must apply to this vacancy online.
American Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No agency or staffing firm referrals will be accepted.
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