American Airlines

Principal Engineer

American Airlines • $120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
  • 5 years of job related experience in an airline environment.
  • Master's Degree in Engineering preferred.
  • 10 years of experience in an airline environment preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of specific airplane systems and assemblies preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Senior Engineering Manager with Engineer activities including assignment and mentoring.
  • Utilize technical expertise to address complex technical concerns.
  • Develop customized procedures for maintenance actions not covered in manuals.
  • Investigate aircraft/component issues that may cause operational disruption and propose corrective actions.
  • Create action plans for fleet/component engineering projects based on priority assessments.
  • Stay updated on relevant regulations to ensure compliance in Engineering actions.
  • Monitor daily operations for trends that may impact airplane functionality.

Benefits

  • Travel perks allowing access to 365 destinations globally for you and your immediate circle.
  • Comprehensive health benefits from day one including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Wellness programs designed to support personal well-being and development.
  • 401(k) program with employer contributions after one year, enhancing retirement savings.
  • Additional benefits like Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and travel discounts.
Full Job Description
9/22/26

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 88383

Job Description

Why you'll love this job

  • This job is a member of the GEnx Powerplant eEngineering Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
  • Responsible for acting as a Technical Resource Specialist in area(s) of expertise for all Engineering group. This job acts as a company or industry expert in a technical area.


What you'll do

  • Assists the Senior Engineering Manager in assigning, supporting, training, mentoring and reviewing activities of Engineers
  • Utilizes high levels of technical expertise and extensive practical experience to disposition highly complex technical concerns
  • Develops customized procedures and special criteria for repairs, modifications, inspections, servicing and other maintenance actions which are not adequately addressed in existing manuals.
  • Investigates aircraft/component problems which may cause aircraft delays or cancellations, substantial expenditures in manpower or materials, or interruptions in maintenance operations, and determines appropriate corrective actions.
  • Develops action plans for fleet/multi-fleet and/or component engineering projects and pursues final dispositions according to assessed priorities.
  • Maintains knowledge of current and pending regulations, which affect areas of responsibility and ensures that all Engineering actions maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Utilizes available resources to continually increase levels of technical expertise and practical experience. Also strives to improve communications skills, time management and other personal qualities pertinent to maximum effectiveness and efficiency in performing assigned duties.
  • Develops procedures and special criteria for repairs, modifications, inspections, servicing and other maintenance actions
  • Monitor daily operations and operational trends to identify and resolve items impacting the operation of the airplanes.


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
  • 5 years of job related experience in an airline environment


Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Master's Degree in Engineering
  • 10 years of experience in an airline environment
  • Expert knowledge of specific airplane systems and assemblies
  • Organizational Designation Authorization
  • Yellow Belt or higher certification by accredited Lean Six Sigma institution

Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Understanding of the Lean Six Sigma principles
  • Ability to multitask in a changing environmet


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


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...

American Airlines Careers

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