Aircraft Line Maintenance Lead Supervisor

American Airlines; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) program

Additional benefits

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a senior supervisor for the Line Maintenance Team within Integrated Operations. This role oversees technicians responsible for repair and return to service of aircraft, guiding crew chiefs, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

The position requires FAA certification and strong leadership across teams. You will coordinate with airport authorities, FAA/TSA, and vendors, drive process improvements, and mentor AMTs to meet performance targets while maintaining

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate.
• Must pass FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA).
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years of a successful track record of management in maintenance and/or production environments.
• 3 years hands-on experience in the repair or manufacture of large transport category aircraft.
• Knowledge of functional area.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to supervise management, non-management and contract labor work groups.
• Ability to concurrently handle multiple responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and PC skills.
• Ability to concurrently supervise multiple areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Guides and directs terminal and/or hangar aircraft maintenance through crew chiefs and leads.
• Oversees the implementation of the organization's plans, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures crews are efficiently utilized to accomplish the operation’s workload.
• Meets company objectives in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for timely and comprehensive communication flow to the workforce.
• Maintains effective work relationships with airport management, FAA, TSA, other government agencies, suppliers, and similar groups.
• Collaborates with other supervisors to accomplish directives and objectives.
• Identifies and takings steps to correct unsatisfactory results.
• Identifies training and development needs of AMTs within span of control.
• Provides effective feedback for crew chief and lead coaching/development.
• Effectively works with union leadership and workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

PC skills

Contract labor management

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalency

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Airlines is seeking a senior supervisor for the Line Maintenance Team within Integrated Operations. This role oversees technicians responsible for repair and return to service of aircraft, guiding crew chiefs, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

The position requires FAA certification and strong leadership across teams. You will coordinate with airport authorities, FAA/TSA, and vendors, drive process improvements, and mentor AMTs to meet performance targets while maintaining