Aircraft Base Maintenance Leader – Component Repair Shop

American Airlines; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) program

Other benefits

Job summary

American Airlines in Tulsa is seeking a Sr Manager, Aircraft Base Maintenance - Component Repair Shop to lead daily operations, ensure safety, compliance and budget adherence.

You will oversee the component repair shop, build teams, drive LEAN improvements, and align with stakeholders, FAA and internal customers. This role requires a strong background in maintenance leadership and an A&P license, with strategic oversight responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Aircraft Maintenance Operations or equivalent
• 3 years leading supervisory personnel
• Experience with budget understanding, forecasting and workload planning in maintenance environments
• Experience supervising and leading workgroups
• Knowledge of audit requirements and labor reporting

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Production requirements for component shops and teams
• Provide short and long-term strategic direction for the department
• Coach and develop team with feedback on performance and accountability
• Strengthen relationships across Technical Operations and remove barriers
• Ensure procedures are followed for maximum efficiency, compliance and safety
• Manage budgets and cost standards
• Coordinate with Maintenance Training to enhance staff skills
• Lead meetings with Business Reviews and Boardwalks to drive action items
• Monitor manpower alignment with program scheduling and priorities
• Develop maintenance requirements and leadership development programs
• Track KPIs and drive Lean improvements
• Deploy manpower and align shifts with production needs

Skills

Aviation leadership

Budget management

LEAN/Six Sigma

A&P License

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Aeronautics, or related

Job description

American Airlines in Tulsa is seeking a Sr Manager, Aircraft Base Maintenance - Component Repair Shop to lead daily operations, ensure safety, compliance and budget adherence.

You will oversee the component repair shop, build teams, drive LEAN improvements, and align with stakeholders, FAA and internal customers. This role requires a strong background in maintenance leadership and an A&P license, with strategic oversight responsibilities.