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 Support Engineering Team within the Integrated Operations Division.

• ​Responsible for supporting aircraft in Heavy Maintenance in the U.S. and abroad.

What you'll do

• ​Provides technical dispositions (via Engineering Authorizations) and guidance for aircraft issues that exceed published limits for structural damage including sheet metal and composite repairs

• Provides work deviation authorizations, interpretation of service documents & Engineering Orders

• Provides options for repairing versus replacing a part to minimize financial impact

• Provides aircraft system trouble shooting assistance to Base Maintenance

• Attends daily production meetings and pre-induction meetings to ensure timely support

• Provides on-site engineering assistance for significantly damaged line aircraft throughout the system

• Participates, as necessary, in aircraft recoveries and “GO TEAM” duties

• Coordinates events/issues with American Airlines Engineering Fleet Groups for additional action, troubleshooting and follow-up

• Monitors trends and recurring discrepancies requiring corrective action. Develops American Airlines AARDs (Typical Repairs) and manual supplements to eliminate repetitive EA requests

• Collects engineering performance data, developing metrics

• Participates in periodic Supplier Business Reviews

• Manages MRO Engineering dispositions and coordinating those activities with the Vendor and AA on-site management

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, specializing in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Civil, or Electrical

• 7-10 years aircraft structures and systems experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• ​Master's degree in Engineering

• 10-12 years of engineering experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• ​Knowledge of Engineering principles, techniques, industry practices and regulations

• Knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)

• Skills in project management

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision

• Ability to travel at least 25%

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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY

American Airlines maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.