Aircraft Base Maintenance Team Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits (day one)

Wellness programs

401(k) program

Employee assistance program

Discounts on travel

Job summary

American Airlines in Tulsa, OK seeks a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead a Crew Chiefs and mechanics within Base Maintenance. You will coach teams, manage daily production, and ensure adherence to safety and procedures while aligning with performance metrics.

The role requires FAA A&P certification, 3 years aircraft maintenance experience, and ability to obtain security clearances. We offer a competitive package including a sign-on bonus through 12/31/2026 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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 knowledge

SPPM knowledge

Airline operations knowledge

Audit requirements

Labor reporting

Crew utilization

Interpersonal skills

Planning & organization

Background checks

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

American Airlines in Tulsa, OK seeks a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead a Crew Chiefs and mechanics within Base Maintenance. You will coach teams, manage daily production, and ensure adherence to safety and procedures while aligning with performance metrics.

The role requires FAA A&P certification, 3 years aircraft maintenance experience, and ability to obtain security clearances. We offer a competitive package including a sign-on bonus through 12/31/2026 and comprehensive benefits.