American Airlines

Sr Manager, Aircraft Base Maintenance

American Airlines • $90K — $130K *
Tulsa, OK 74133In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Aeronautics, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3 years leading supervisory management personnel
  • 5 years in Aircraft Maintenance Operations or equivalent compliance experience
  • Experience in budget understanding and resource forecasting
  • Strong interpersonal and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily production requirements through subordinates
  • Provide strategic direction for the department
  • Coach and develop team members through performance feedback
  • Build and maintain relationships within Technical Operations
  • Ensure procedural compliance for efficiency and safety
  • Control budgets and maintain cost standards
  • Lead coordination with Maintenance Training for staff development

Benefits

  • Travel perks for employees and their families for 365 destinations
  • Access to health, dental, vision, and wellness programs from day one
  • 401(k) program with employer contributions after one year
  • Employee Assistance Program and pet insurance
  • Discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more
Full Job Description
Location: TUL Mtc & Engr Base (TUL-MNTC)
Cities: Tulsa - OK
Requisition ID: 80190

Job Description

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you'll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you'll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

  • This job is a member of the Base Maintenance Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
  • Responsible for oversight and managing the aircraft maintenance workload, resources, and activities for terminal and/or hangar operations at maintenance stations in such a manner as to assure continuing safety, compliance, dependability, reliability and financial performance, with fair and harmonious relationships with the management team, TWU, internal customers, vendors, FAA, and all non-AA business contacts.


What you'll do

  • Oversees the daily Production requirements through subordinates
  • Provides short and long term strategic direction for department
  • Coaches and develops their team by providing feedback on performance and accountability
  • Builds, maintains, and strengthens relationships across all groups inside Technical Operations while looking for ways to remove barriers
  • Ensures team members are following procedures in order to ensure maximum efficiency, compliance and safety
  • Responsible for control of budgets and cost standards
  • Leads management staff to ensure that team members skills are utilized to the highest degree possible; leads coordination with Maintenance Training to ensure on-going enhancement of staff and skill set
  • Provides Supervisors regular feedback on their performance and develops the management team to create a strong leadership pipeline
  • Conducts regular meetings with Business Reviews and Boardwalks to ensure best possible communication, identification, and resolution of action items
  • Monitors the coordination of maintenance manpower requirements overtime and consistency with program scheduling and priorities
  • Ensures development, review and validation of maintenance requirements to ensure appropriate training for maintenance as well as leadership development
  • Ensures team members know, understand and are engaged in achieving critical Metrics and key performance indicators
  • Develops LEAN Improvement Strategy
  • Manages hangar flow of maintenance aircraft such as scheduled maintenance, mods and drop-ins by shift
  • Executes manpower deployment and shift production requirements


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Aeronautics or related field or equivalent experience/training
  • 3 years experience leading other supervisory management personnel
  • Experience in positions requiring budget understanding, resource forecasting and management and workload planning in maintenance environments
  • 5 years Aircraft Maintenance Operations or compliance equivalent experience
  • Experience managing, supervising and/or leading workgroups

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • 3 years leadership experience
  • Lean, Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • A&P License
  • Excellent understanding of airline/technical operations
  • Knowledge of auditrequirements
  • Knowledge of labor reporting and crew utilization
  • Strong interpersonal and PC skills
  • Ability to concurrently manage multiple areas of responsibility
  • Excellent analytical, organization and planning skills
  • Must pass a background reference check and criminal fingerprint check
  • Strong process analysis/development skills
  • Knowledge of the GPM and SPPM
  • Some travel may be 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


Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

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.

Cities: Tulsa - OK
Requisition ID: 80190

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

Join the dynamic team at American Airlines, a leader in global aviation and an innovator in the airline industry. With a wide range of job opportunities, American Airlines is the perfect place to advance your career, offering roles that cater to a variety of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At American Airlines, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to providing world-class service and shaping the future of travel. Our employees enjoy a culture of collaboration and respect, where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. With American Airlines, you can contribute to a legacy of innovation and leadership in the skies. Transform Your Career American Airlines is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your career through a robust suite of professional development and diversity training programs. Our leadership is committed to nurturing talent and recognizes the value of each individual’s growth. Join a team that leads with integrity and a passion for progress. At American Airlines, your career trajectory is bolstered by our commitment to innovation and excellence in the aviation industry. Internship Opportunities Kickstart your career with an internship at American Airlines. Gain invaluable industry experience, build your resume, and make connections that will propel your professional life. Our internships offer hands-on experience in a variety of departments, helping you discover your path in the aviation industry. Benefits of Working With Us American Airlines places immense value on the well-being of its team members. Employees enjoy competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee discounts, and flexible spending accounts. More than just perks, our benefits are designed to support your life, both at work and at home. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking to enhance your career in engineering, customer service, or leadership, American Airlines has a position that will match your skills and passions. We are continuously hiring and looking for motivated individuals who are ready to take their careers to new heights. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that align with your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. SEARCH AMERICAN AIRLINES JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at American Airlines.
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
* Ladders Estimates

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