Supervisor, Production Maintenance
About The Position
The Supervisor, Maintenance plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and controls line and overnight maintenance operations for all aircraft through Crew Chiefs and Mechanics. The supervisor ensures qualified personnel are available and assigned to support airworthiness, aircraft availability, and operational economics. The role ensures maintenance activities comply with company policies, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), company and maintenance programs, and other governmental regulations. The supervisor assists in formulating departmental procedures, ensures tools and equipment are maintained safely, and provides timely, accurate information about aircraft status. The role also ensures proper transfer of remaining work between shifts and supports Crew Chiefs and Mechanics as needed. Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, troubleshooting, and attention-to-detail skills are important.
Requirements
- Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.
- High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent.
- At least two years of aircraft maintenance experience.
- At least one year of experience in a supervisory capacity.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of Federal Air Regulations (FARs).
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work in a team environment and prioritize work and projects to meet competing deadlines.
- Initiative and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision; regular, punctual attendance; and self-motivation.
- Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with rotating days off.
- Legal right to work in the United States.
- Ability to read, write, speak fluently, and understand English.
Nice To Haves
- College degree or equivalent amount of work experience.
- Avionics experience.
- Experience creating and maintaining departmental budgets.
- Working knowledge of labor contracts.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and control line and overnight maintenance operations for all aircraft through Crew Chiefs and Mechanics.
- Ensure qualified personnel are available and assigned to support airworthiness, aircraft availability, and economics.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with company policies, FARs, company and maintenance programs, and other governmental regulations.
- Assist in formulating departmental procedures.
- Ensure tools and equipment are maintained safely.
- Provide timely and accurate information about aircraft status.
- Ensure proper transfer of remaining work to the following shift or receive control from the preceding shift.
- Provide support to Crew Chiefs and Mechanics as needed.
Benefits
- Employee flight privileges within the American Airlines global network.
- Training and development programs.
- Comprehensive health and life benefits, subject to location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
