Hub Lead — Aircraft Line Maintenance

American Airlines Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Perks

Health Benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Airlines, based in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Supervisor, Aircraft Line Maintenance Hub to lead maintenance crews in the repair and return to service of our fleet. You will guide crew chiefs and leads, ensure adherence to processes, and optimize workload to meet schedules.

The role requires FAA certs, strong leadership, and ability to coordinate with airport authorities, FAA, TSA, and vendors. If you excel at coaching and cross-functional collaboration, this is your next career step.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• 3–4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate.
• Must pass FAA background checks for SIDA access.
• Security badges issued by airport authority or US Customs, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Guide and direct terminal and/or hangar aircraft maintenance through crew chiefs and leads.
• Oversee implementation of plans, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure crews are efficiently utilized to meet workload.
• Meet company objectives per policies and procedures.
• Maintain timely and comprehensive communication with the workforce.
• Maintain effective relationships with airport management, FAA, TSA, vendors.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to accomplish directives.
• Identify and take corrective steps for unsatisfactory results.
• Identify training needs of AMTs within span of control and coach.
• Provide feedback for crew chief and lead development.
• Work with union leadership and workforce.

Skills

Functional area knowledge

Microsoft Office

Supervise management

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Cross-area supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

Bachelor's or Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

American Airlines, based in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Supervisor, Aircraft Line Maintenance Hub to lead maintenance crews in the repair and return to service of our fleet. You will guide crew chiefs and leads, ensure adherence to processes, and optimize workload to meet schedules.

The role requires FAA certs, strong leadership, and ability to coordinate with airport authorities, FAA, TSA, and vendors. If you excel at coaching and cross-functional collaboration, this is your next career step.