American Airlines

Manager, Aircraft Line Maintenance

American Airlines • $115K — $150K *
Boston, MA 02115In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 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
  • A&P license required

Responsibilities

  • Guide and direct terminal and/or hangar supervisors in aircraft maintenance execution
  • Ensure supervisors and crews are dispatched for operations workload
  • Oversee implementation of organization’s operational plans and policies
  • Collaborate with managers to achieve objectives
  • Resolve issues and foster relationships across departments
  • Review performance data with supervisors to drive actions
  • Identify training needs and implement development plans

Benefits

  • Travel Perks: Access to 365 destinations on over 6,800 daily flights
  • Health Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and virtual doctor visits from day one
  • Wellness Programs: Resources to support personal wellness and health
  • 401(k) Program: Available upon hire with potential employer contributions
  • Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and discounts on hotels, cars, and cruises
Full Job Description
8/6/26

Location: Logan Intl Apt (BOS-TRML)
Cities: Boston - MA
Requisition ID: 84850

Job Description

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


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • 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

Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • 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 as set forth in the AA Commitment to Safety statement contained in 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 concurrently manage multiple areas of responsibilitiy
  • 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, which provides authorization for release of records from previous employers
  • Some travel is required


What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
  • Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
  • Health Benefits: On day one, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that's just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
  • Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself - that's why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
  • 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
  • Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more


Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life's journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

About American Airlines

US Airways provides international and domestic air transport in the United States. It is owned by the American Airlines Group. US Airways utilizes a fleet of 343 mainline jet aircrafts, along with 278 regional jet and turbo-prop aircrafts operated by contract and subsidiary airlines under the name US Airways Express. It was originally established as All American Aviation.It operates an airline network with 193 destinations in 24 countries in North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. It also operates the US Airways Shuttle, a US Airways brand which provides hourly service between Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C.As of October 2013, US Airways employed 32,312 people worldwide and operated 3,028 daily flights.US Airways is a member of Oneworld, and it currently operates along with American Airlines as a result of a merge between the two holding companies of these airliners.US Airways was established in 1973. It operates hubs at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, Philadelphia Inte...

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Learn more about American Airlines
Size
123,400 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
-$8.8 billion
Founded
1930
5 Year Trend
-5.7%
Revenue
$17.3 billion
NASDAQ
AAL
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