Lead Reliability Engineer - Aircraft Performance & Data

American Airlines; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join the Technical Operations Reliability Engineering Team in Fort Worth. You will transform maintenance data into actionable recommendations to improve fleet reliability and reduce disruptions, while leading cross-functional initiatives with Engineering, Operations, IT, and suppliers.

The role requires engineering expertise, Lean Six Sigma knowledge, and a proven ability to mentor engineers and drive data-driven decisions in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of the Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Ability to multitask in a changing environmet.

Responsibilities

• Transform operational and maintenance data into actionable engineering recommendations that improve fleet reliability, aircraft availability, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Investigate complex aircraft and component reliability issues, determine root causes, assess operational risk, and develop corrective actions that reduce delays, cancellations, and maintenance disruptions.
• Apply advanced engineering judgment and reliability analysis techniques to identify meaningful trends, distinguish risk from normal operational variation, and provide clear technical recommendations to Engineering and Technical Operations leadership.
• Lead cross-functional reliability initiatives, collaborating with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Supplier Management and IT to resolve systemic issues and drive sustainable performance improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve reliability programs, performance metrics, analytical methodologies, and reporting standards while ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and traceability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and represent Reliability Engineering in technical, program, and regulatory discussions involving fleet and component performance.
• Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert by mentoring engineers, establishing analytical best practices, reviewing complex analyses, and influencing business decisions through objective, data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Lean Six Sigma

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Yellow Belt in Lean Six Sigma

Job description

American Airlines is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join the Technical Operations Reliability Engineering Team in Fort Worth. You will transform maintenance data into actionable recommendations to improve fleet reliability and reduce disruptions, while leading cross-functional initiatives with Engineering, Operations, IT, and suppliers.

The role requires engineering expertise, Lean Six Sigma knowledge, and a proven ability to mentor engineers and drive data-driven decisions in a fast-paced