Sign-On Eligible: Aircraft Base Maintenance Lead

American Airlines; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 Maintenance Supervisor in Tulsa to lead a team of crew chiefs and mechanics within Base Maintenance. You will coach staff, manage daily production, ensure safety and compliance, and coordinate with Training for skill development.

The role requires an FAA A&P certificate and several years of aircraft maintenance experience, with leadership capabilities to drive performance and safety standards across the maintenance organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate.
• Must pass FAA background checks for SIDA access, if applicable.
• Must secure airport/US Customs security badges, if applicable.
• 1 year leadership experience in heavy/shop maintenance.
• Experience supervising and leading workgroups.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example, coaches team to success and builds trustworthy relationships.
• Manages the daily production requirements through subordinates.
• Ensures team members follow procedures for maximum efficiency, compliance and safety.
• Leads staff to maximize skills; coordinates with Maintenance Training for ongoing staff development.
• Conducts regular meetings with Business Reviews and Boardwalks for clear communication and action resolution.
• Monitors manpower coordination with program scheduling and priorities.
• Maintains communication between Maintenance, Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, and Supply Chain groups.
• Ensures team members understand and engage in achieving KPIs.
• Executes manpower deployment and shift production requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance supervision

Multi-area management

Interpersonal skills

PC skills

Analytical planning

GPM knowledge

SPPM knowledge

Education

A&P License

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

American Airlines is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Tulsa to lead a team of crew chiefs and mechanics within Base Maintenance. You will coach staff, manage daily production, ensure safety and compliance, and coordinate with Training for skill development.

The role requires an FAA A&P certificate and several years of aircraft maintenance experience, with leadership capabilities to drive performance and safety standards across the maintenance organization.