Manager, Aircraft Line Maintenance Hub

American Airlines • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of the Line Maintenance Team within the Integrated Operations Division. The Manager provides the resources needed to support efficient operations during the shift and oversees compliance with company, local, state, and federal safety and regulatory requirements. The role also establishes and maintains a safe, professional working environment.

The Manager oversees collective bargaining agreement administration and interpretation for represented employees and applies company policies to represented and non-represented employees, providing coaching and counseling as appropriate. The position works with frontline employees, Crew Chiefs, Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, union leadership, contractors, local authorities, and other managers to coordinate operations, training, and continuous improvement. The role works rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, days off, and overtime as necessary.

The stated annual salary range is $118,000 to $154,000.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Five years of Aircraft Maintenance Operations experience.
• Familiarity with numerous functional areas.
• Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) license.
• Strong interpersonal and PC skills.
• Ability to concurrently manage multiple areas of responsibility.
• Excellent analytical, organization, and planning skills.
• Ability to adhere to applicable safety obligations in the American Airlines Commitment to Safety statement and the Safety, Security & Environment Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Ability to pass a background reference check and criminal fingerprint check.
• Understanding of other areas within Line Maintenance.
• Ability to fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA).
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated drug testing requirements.
• Ability to complete a DOT Testing Inquiry Form authorizing release of records from a previous employer.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience/training.
• Three years of leadership experience.
• Previous experience with and knowledge of American Airlines budgeting, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide the resources necessary to ensure efficient operations during the shift.
• Oversee and enforce company, local, state, and federal safety and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Establish a safe and professional working environment.
• Oversee administration and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement for represented employees and company policies for represented and non-represented employees; provide coaching and counseling as appropriate.
• Communicate relevant station matters to frontline employees and hold monthly Floor Leadership Team meetings.
• Support employee engagement through the Joint Leadership Team/Area Leadership Team (JLT/ALT) and support the Continuous Improvement (CI) process.
• Partner with union leadership through the “Working together” concept.
• Use on-the-job training to assess and develop Crew Chiefs and Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs), ensuring compliance with training and qualifications.
• Interface with managers, Crew Chiefs, local union leadership, contractors, and local authorities.
• Assign workload to Crew Chiefs and update the Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) on workload progress, including out-of-service aircraft.
• Adhere to applicable safety obligations in the American Airlines Commitment to Safety statement and the Safety, Security & Environmental Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, days off, and overtime as necessary.

Benefits

• Travel perks for the employee, family, and friends across the American Airlines global network.
• Health benefits, including health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage available on day one.
• Virtual doctor visits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) program, with employer contributions available after one year depending on the workgroup.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance.
• Discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED