Crew Chief Mechanic, Line Maintenance - United Kingdom LHR

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Crew Chief Mechanic, Line Maintenance - United Kingdom LHR, London

Client:

American Airlines

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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

FAA A&P Certified Crew Chief leading a group of Maintenance Technicians, accomplishing routine and non-routine line maintenance for AA and any customer airlines. Report to the local Duty Manager Line Maintenance.

What you'll do

• Lead, direct and support a group of Maintenance Technicians and act as duty senior Maintenance representative in the absence of Supervision.
• Plan and manage work assignments for staff under their control in an efficient, timely and financially prudent manner and administer the operation to ensure the smooth running of the daily workload.
• Oversee and assist with line maintenance and troubleshooting on American aircraft types B777 and B787.
• Comply with safety directives & application of safe work methods.
• Accomplish checks/remedial work and all associated paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Carry out all reasonable instructions from management.
• Communicate effectively, professionally and appropriately with all relevant persons in a timely manner, regarding activities under their control.
• Identify and communicate the training requirements of team members within their work family.
• Ensure rules and regulations of FAA and other agencies and authorities are complied with.
• Be willing to carry out field trips or other short-term assignments.
• Provide feedback on a regular basis including coaching & counseling.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Read, write and speak both English and Native Language.
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges.
• Possess an FAA A&P Technicians License.
• Be able to exercise authority while at the same time empower the direct reports for the general functionality of the department.
• Qualifications & experience on Boeing 777 and 787- must obtain.
• Valid driving license.
• A willingness to work in a shift environment, including weekends, bank and public holidays.

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Previous experience as a Lead/Crew Chief AMT.

Skills:

• Superior technical, analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proactive approach to all assigned and undertaken work.
• Able to work under pressure with minimum/no supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Diplomacy and ability to maintain a calm demeanor in a stressful environment.
• Be a motivated and proactive leader who can function with little direction from above.

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.