Senior Aircraft Line Maintenance Supervisor

American Airlines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Perks

Health Benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) Program

Additional Benefits

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a Supervisor, Aircraft Line Maintenance Hub at ORD to lead frontline maintenance technicians in the safe, timely return to service of our aircraft. You will manage workload, resources and relationships with internal customers and external authorities to keep our fleet ready for service.

You will guide crew chiefs and leads, oversee policy implementation, and ensure efficient use of crews while meeting company objectives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate.
• 3–4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must pass FAA background checks to qualify for SIDA access and badges.

Responsibilities

• Guides and directs terminal and/or hangar aircraft maintenance through crew chiefs and leads.
• Oversees the implementation of 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.
• Maintains effective communication flow with airport management, FAA, TSA, vendors.
• Collaborates with other supervisors to accomplish directives and objectives.
• Identifies and takes steps to correct unsatisfactory results.
• Identifies training and development needs of AMTs within span of control.
• Provides feedback for coaching/development and works with union leadership.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Team supervision

Contract labor

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

Job description

American Airlines is seeking a Supervisor, Aircraft Line Maintenance Hub at ORD to lead frontline maintenance technicians in the safe, timely return to service of our aircraft. You will manage workload, resources and relationships with internal customers and external authorities to keep our fleet ready for service.

You will guide crew chiefs and leads, oversee policy implementation, and ensure efficient use of crews while meeting company objectives.