Lead Aircraft Line Maintenance Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) program

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a Senior Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Line Maintenance Team within Integrated Operations. You will oversee aircraft maintenance technicians, ensuring timely and safe return to service of our fleet.

You will guide crews through plans and procedures, optimize workload, and maintain strong relationships with airport management, FAA, TSA, and vendors. A strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate.
• Must pass FAA background checks for unescorted access to SIDA.
• Must secure airport authority/US Customs badges if applicable.

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

Team leadership

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Regulatory knowledge

Crew coordination

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

High School diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Airlines is seeking a Senior Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Line Maintenance Team within Integrated Operations. You will oversee aircraft maintenance technicians, ensuring timely and safe return to service of our fleet.

You will guide crews through plans and procedures, optimize workload, and maintain strong relationships with airport management, FAA, TSA, and vendors. A strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance is essential.