Hub Lead, Aircraft Line Maintenance

American Airlines Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Airlines, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor, Aircraft Line Maintenance Hub to lead terminal and hangar maintenance teams at the PHL Airport group. You will direct technicians, implement policies, and optimize workload to ensure safe on-time aircraft returns to service.

The role requires FAA licensing and strong supervisory skills. In this position you will coordinate with airport authorities, management and external stakeholders while driving training and feedback for crew chiefs and leads,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency
• 3 to 4 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

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

MS Office

Supervision

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Functional knowledge

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

Associate or Bachelor's degree in business or technical field

Job description

American Airlines, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor, Aircraft Line Maintenance Hub to lead terminal and hangar maintenance teams at the PHL Airport group. You will direct technicians, implement policies, and optimize workload to ensure safe on-time aircraft returns to service.

The role requires FAA licensing and strong supervisory skills. In this position you will coordinate with airport authorities, management and external stakeholders while driving training and feedback for crew chiefs and leads,