Aircraft Base Maintenance Supervisor – Lead Team & Safety

American Airlines Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Perks

Health Benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) Program

Additional Benefits

Job summary

American Airlines in Charlotte, NC seeks a supervising Maintenance Team Lead to oversee Crew Chiefs and mechanics within the Base Maintenance Team of the Integrated Operations Division.

You will coach staff, manage daily production, ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency, and coordinate with Maintenance Training to enhance skills. Strong leadership and hands-on aircraft maintenance experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate.
• Must pass FAA background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable.
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example, coaches our team members to success and builds trustworthy relationships
• Manages the daily Production requirements through subordinates
• Ensures team members are following procedures in order to ensure maximum efficiency, compliance and safety
• Leads staff to ensure team member's skills are utilized to the highest degree possible; leads coordination with Maintenance Training to ensure on-going enhancement of staff and skill set
• 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
• Maintains effective communication between Maintenance, Engineering, Facilities Maintenance and other Supply Chain groups
• Ensures team members know, understand and are engaged in achieving critical Metrics and key performance indicators
• Executes manpower deployment and shift production requirements

Skills

A&P License

GPM & SPPM knowledge

Airline/Technical operations

Auditing knowledge

Labor reporting & crew utilization

Interpersonal & PC skills

Multi-area coordination

Analytical & planning skills

FAA A&P Certificate

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

American Airlines in Charlotte, NC seeks a supervising Maintenance Team Lead to oversee Crew Chiefs and mechanics within the Base Maintenance Team of the Integrated Operations Division.

You will coach staff, manage daily production, ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency, and coordinate with Maintenance Training to enhance skills. Strong leadership and hands-on aircraft maintenance experience are essential.