Supervisor, Aircraft Base Maintenance

American Airlines; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) program

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a Production Supervisor within Base Maintenance to lead a team of Crew Chiefs and mechanics in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee daily production, coach staff, enforce safety procedures, and coordinate with Training, Engineering and Supply Chain to meet schedules.

The role requires airframe experience and an A&P license, strong leadership, and the ability to secure airport access as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate.
• Must pass FAA background checks to qualify for airport SIDA access, if applicable.
• Must be able to secure airport badges, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, coach team members to success.
• Manage the daily production requirements through subordinates.
• Ensure procedures are followed for maximum efficiency, compliance and safety.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Training to enhance staff and skill set.
• Conduct regular meetings to ensure clear communication and action items.
• Monitor manpower requirements over time and align with scheduling priorities.
• Maintain communication between Maintenance, Engineering, Facilities Maintenance and Supply Chain.
• Ensure engagement with key performance indicators and metrics.
• Execute manpower deployment and shift production requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Coaching

Communication

Safety compliance

Planning

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

A&P License

Background check clearance

Tools

GPM

SPPM

Job description

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 Base Maintenance Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
• Responsible for supervising a team of Crew Chiefs and mechanics as a key member of the dynamic and fast‑paced American Airlines Maintenance organization.

What you'll do

• Leads by example, coaches our team members to success and builds trustworthy relationships.
• Manages the daily Production requirements through subordinates.
• Ensures team members are following procedures in order to ensure maximum efficiency, compliance and safety.
• Leads staff to ensure team member's skills are utilized to the highest degree possible; leads coordination with Maintenance Training to ensure ongoing enhancement of staff and skill set.
• Conducts regular meetings with Business Reviews and Boardwalks to ensure best‑possible communication, identification, and resolution of action items.
• Monitors the coordination of maintenance manpower requirements over time and consistency with program scheduling and priorities.
• Maintains effective communication between Maintenance, Engineering, Facilities Maintenance and other Supply Chain groups.
• Ensures team members know, understand and are engaged in achieving critical Metrics and key performance indicators.
• Executes manpower deployment and shift production requirements.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate.
• Must pass FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable.
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience

• 1 year leadership experience supervising production operation in an area related to heavy/shop maintenance.
• Experience supervising and/or leading workgroups.

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• A&P License.
• Strong working knowledge of the GPM and SPPM.
• Understanding of Airline/Technical operations.
• Knowledge of audit requirements.
• Knowledge of labor reporting and crew utilization.
• Strong interpersonal and PC skills.
• Ability to concurrently manage multiple areas of responsibility.
• Excellent analytical, organization and planning skills.
• Must pass a background reference check and criminal fingerprint check.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of team members.

What you'll get

• Travel Perks: 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. Plus 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 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+ Employee 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 and care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.