Supervisor, Aircraft Base Maintenance - Tulsa, OK

American Airlines; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Perks

Health Benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) Program

Discounts on travel

Job summary

American Airlines in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Supervisor, Aircraft Base Maintenance to lead a team of crew chiefs and mechanics, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient maintenance operations.

You will manage daily production, coordinate with Training for skill development, deploy manpower as needed, and maintain clear communication with Maintenance, Engineering and Facilities teams. This role requires an FAA A&P certificate and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate.
• Must pass FAA criminal background checks for SIDA access (if applicable).
• Must secure airport authority and/or US Customs security badges (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Leads by example, coaching team members to success.
• Manages daily production requirements through subordinates.
• Ensures procedures are followed for efficiency, safety and compliance.
• Coordinates with Maintenance Training to enhance staff skills.
• Convenes regular reviews and board meetings for action items.
• Oversees manpower scheduling and overtime alignment with program priorities.
• Keeps open communication between Maintenance, Engineering and Facilities.
• Aligns the team with key metrics and performance indicators.
• Deploys manpower and meets shift production needs.

Skills

A&P License

GPM & SPPM

Airline Ops

Audit & Labor

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical Skills

Background Checks

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Supervisor, Aircraft Base Maintenance - Tulsa, OK Posting Start Date: 8/28/26

Location:TUL Mtc & Engr Base (TUL-MNTC)
Cities:Tulsa - OK
Requisition ID:85399

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 on-going 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 overtime 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 requirementsKnowledge 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

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+ 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 as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

Cities:Tulsa - OK
Requisition ID:85399

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