Manager, Aircraft Line Maintenance

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Why you'll love this job​This job is a member of the Line Maintenance Team within the Integrated Operations Division.​Responsible for overseeing and managing the maintenance workload, resources, and activities for terminal and/or hangar operations at their station. Managers are leaders of front-line supervision, providing direction in workplace safety & compliance, maintenance and key performance indicators at their station.

What you'll do Guides and directs terminal and/or hangar supervisors in the execution of aircraft maintenance

Ensures supervisors and crews are dispatched to accomplish the operation’s workload

Oversees terminal and/or hangar supervisors in the implementation of the organization's plans, processes, policies, and procedures

Collaborates with other managers to accomplish directives and objectives

Works cross-departmentally to resolve issues and develop effective relationships and solutions

Accomplishes current and long range goals and objectives in accordance with company policies and procedures

Reviews and reports on operating results against goals and takes action to correct unsatisfactory results

Periodically reviews performance data with supervisors to increase their understanding and drive related action items

Identifies training and development needs of staff throughout his/her organization and implements targeted developmental plans

Supports the “Bid Process” and ensures that bid schedules match workload demand

Supports preparation of the short-term and long-range plans and resource budgets
- Represents the station and his/her work groups, as appropriate, with airport management, FAA,TSA, other government agencies, suppliers, and similar groups

Facilitates effective meetings

Manages union and non-union workforce effectively

Coaches a management team in meeting/exceeding their stations’ key performance indicators & operational performance goals

Provides succession plan for key management positions in his/her area of management; develops and promotes L4 supervisors

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications
- Education & Prior Job Experience High School Diploma or GED equivalency5 years Aircraft Maintenance Operations experience2 years supervisory experience in aircraft or a comparable industry

Experience supervising mid to large size work groups in a multi-shift environment

Must pass FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA)
Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable

Preferred Qualifications
- Education & Prior Job Experience​Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training4 years of experience managing large transport category aircraft in Line and/or Base production operations with a proven track record

Skills, Licenses & Certifications​Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) license

Strong interpersonal and PC skills

Ability to concurrently manage multiple areas of responsibility

Excellent analytical, organization, and planning skills

Ability to adhere to applicable safety obligations as set forth in the AA Commitment to Safety statement contained in the Safety, Security & Environment Policies and Procedures Manual Ability to pass a background reference check and criminal…