Project Manager/Sr Project Manager, Technical Operations

American Airlines; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) program

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a Project Manager/Sr Project Manager for Technical Operations in Fort Worth, TX. You will lead cross-functional teams across Maintenance, Engineering, Records, and Supply Chain to drive on-time delivery and ensure readiness.

The role emphasizes independent project design, planning, and execution, with collaboration across departments to achieve goals and improve processes. Aviation experience is required and PM certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Planning, Project Management or equivalent work experience/training.
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager or in aviation maintenance/engineering/planning roles.
• Aviation experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans, coordinates, and leads all interdisciplinary projects across Technical Operations Engineering, Records, Supply Chain and Maintenance.
• Works independently as a Project Manager for development, design, and implementation of processes and procedures.
• Holds a crucial role collaborating within Technical Operations to meet project goals.
• Establishes project plans covering goals, scope, timeline, milestones, tasks and deliverables.
• Monitors fleets projects to ensure production readiness quality.
• Prioritizes planning work for risk and change management.
• Interfaces with multiple systems to manage daily deliverables and tasks.
• Acts as SME for questions in project process and technical work details.
• Acts as project leader, driving progress and supporting team members.
• Collaborates in a cross-functional team including Compliance, Finance, Engineering, Planning, Stores.

Skills

Self-starter

Communication

Leadership

Data-driven

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Planning/PM

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Project Manager/Sr Project Manager, Technical Operations View Profile

Project Manager/Sr Project Manager, Technical Operations Posting Start Date: 10/14/26 Location:DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08) Cities:Fort Worth - TX Requisition ID:88747 This job will continue to be posted until at least 10/21/26. If interested, please apply prior to this date.

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

• This job is a member of the Technical Operations Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
• Responsible for managing project expectations, driving on time deliverables within designated parameters, and leading a group of cross-functional project partner teams to deliver each project goal expeditiously.

What you'll do

• Manages, plans, coordinates, and leads all aspects of interdisciplinary projects, including: but not limited to, Technical Operations Engineering, Records, Supply Chain, and Maintenance
• Works independently as a Project Manager for the development, design, and implementation of processes and procedures.
• Holds a crucial role collaborating within Technical Operations, to affect the success per the project goals.
• Establishes project plans that consist of project goals, scope, timeline, milestones, tasks, communication strategies, and deliverable schedules.
• Monitors, tracks and facilitates all fleets projects to ensure production readiness quality
• Prioritizes project planning work for effective risk and change management
• Interface with multiple systems to manage daily deliverables and task execution
• Acts as SME for any questions or issues in the project process and/or technical work details
• Acts as a project leader, driving project progress, leading teamwork, and supporting the project team members to succeed in their roles and responsibilities
• Collaborate in a diversified and cross-functional team environment (Compliance, Finance, Engineering, AD/ECO planning, Material/Tooling Planning, AD/CFR, Stores, Records, other Tech Ops organizations, etc.)

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Planning, Project Management or equivalent work experience/training
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager, or in management roles in aviation maintenance, engineering, and planning capacity
• Aviation experience is a must

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Project Management certification
• Previous supervisory experience and knowledge of AA budgeting, policies, and procedures

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Proven self-starter, with a positive attitude and a high learning capacity
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written with all levels within the organization
• Ability to develop project plan, quality control goals as well as lessons learning opportunities
• Problem resolution ability with a high degree of motivation, thoroughness, integrity, and reliability
• Proven reliable Project Management skills, experience managing scope, technical details, schedules, and budgets in a project environment
• Ability to think "outside the box" and leverage data responsibilities to help drive performance improvements
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, MS Teams, etc.
• Strong people management skills, must have "can do" attitude in serving our team and the business mission with pride
• Capable to challenge the status quo and asking common sense questions
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while dealing with disruptions and change

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

Cities:Fort Worth - TX Requisition ID:88747

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