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• This job is a member of the Maintenance Programs (MXP) Team within Fleet Engineering and the Integrated Operations Division.
• Responsible for managing a technical organization with tactical and strategic decision making to support the maintenance programs activities of the airline. This job is also responsible for managing efforts to continuously improve the products and processes of the organization.

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Supports the strategic direction of the Senior Manager of Maintenance Programs (MXP) for the organization and manages the methods to achieve it
• Develop and maintain the Engineering Specification Maintenance (ESM) manual
• Manage MXP supervisors, analysts and specialists in order to implement department requirements
• Ensure projects are on track and provide regular updates on commitments made to customers
• Manage maintenance program escalations and optimizations
• Manage and develop maintenance programs for new fleet inductions
• Implement compliance actions for Airworthiness Directives (ADs) as needed
• Stay informed on all issue/projects related to Maintenance Program systems
• Represent American Airlines at industry meetings
• Coordinate requests from Production and other work groups for program changes

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent industry experience
• 5 years airline experience
• Previous project management or management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to interact effectively with various organizational groups (mechanics, multiple management levels, FAA, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
• Airline maintenance programs, policies and procedures
• Airworthiness Directives, FARs, FAA policies and STCs
• Data necessary to substantiate program escalations and optimization
• Original Equipment Manufacturer documentation (AMM, IPC, WDM, CMM)

Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 5 years of experience in leadership role
• Thorough understanding of AA Policies and Procedures
• Previous Maintenance Programs or Engineering experience
• Experience with job card authoring systems, XML and other computer systems
• Experience leading represented employees
• Experience working effectively with regulators
• Experience interacting with the FAA
• A&P License

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to manage major projects on schedule
• Demonstrated cost/benefit analytic skills
• Demonstrated skills in employee development
• Knowledge of and experience with airline forecast and planning systems
  

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

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.