MEL Programs Manager - Aviation Maintenance Ops

American Airlines; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) program

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Airlines in Fort Worth is seeking a Manager, Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Programs to oversee the development and administration of MEL, CDL, NEF and TAC programs in the Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) department. You’ll lead Deferral Specialists, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain critical systems like ARMS and ACMS with cross-functional supervision.

The role requires education and substantial experience in airline maintenance operations, with a focus on safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent related experience/training.
• 5 years experience in commercial airline maintenance operations. This could be Line or Base maintenance and prior Maintenance Control (or combination thereof).
• Experience with AA maintenance procedures and familiar with regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other departments in the development, approval and production of the AA MEL, CDL, NEF and TAC programs and content.
• Coordinate/prepare final deferral revisions for submittal to FAA.
• Maintain revision status of all MEL, CDL, NEF and TAC manuals to meet AA needs and ensure regulatory compliance. Coordinate distribution of new manuals with all applicable departments.
• Provide leadership and guidance to assigned Deferral Specialists as required, supporting their efforts to ensure achievement of Company objectives in safety, service excellence, operational performance and financial management.
• Maintain and administer the AA ACARS Reported Malfunction System (ARMS) and Manufacturer-supported Aircraft Conditioning Monitoring System (ACMS) databases and interfaces.

Skills

FAA A&P certification

Microsoft Office

Time management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ARMS database

ACMS database

Job description

American Airlines in Fort Worth is seeking a Manager, Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Programs to oversee the development and administration of MEL, CDL, NEF and TAC programs in the Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) department. You’ll lead Deferral Specialists, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain critical systems like ARMS and ACMS with cross-functional supervision.

The role requires education and substantial experience in airline maintenance operations, with a focus on safety,