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!

• This position is a member of the Maintenance Control Team within the Integrated Operations Center.
• Fast paced, collaborative environment supporting the AA mainline operation.
• The Fleet Manager is the primary MOC contact for all fleet maintenance and reliability issues.
• The Fleet Manager is responsible for oversight of the MOC Fleet desks and the day-to-day strategic operations of their fleets.
• Ensures operational, regulatory, and fiscal performance

• Reports to Director Fleet Management, MOC.
• Provide oversight and support team of Maintenance Control Technicians (MCTs) and the MOC Supervisor(s).
• Manage safety, work schedules, time control, adherence to Company rules/regulations and Union contracts.
• Act as the primary focal point and provide guidance as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for maintenance items on the American Airlines fleet, including conducting / participation on powerplant or chronic investigative committees.
• Maintain open channel of communication with Engineering to address fleet trends and receive insight into fleet system issues.
• Creates, governs, and evaluates processes which ensure accomplishment of day-to-day analyses of aircraft fleets and systems.
• Ensures processes are effective to create accurate Bills of Work (BOW) and schedule repairs of repetitive and chronic problems with minimal operational impact.
• Participate in other Company interdepartmental working groups as assigned or required.
• Accomplish Line Maintenance Station visits to act as liaison between Line Maintenance and IOC.
• Represent Maintenance at external manufacturer, vendor, industry, and regulatory meetings.
• Act as a liaison between the FAA, Maintenance, Engineering and Flight Operations regarding aircraft fleet related technical matters.
• Ensure accuracy and currency of all MOC processes and procedures. Review and revise, as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Upper Management.

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• ​High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• 7 years line maintenance experience
• 7 years management/leadership experience
• 5 years MOC and/or vendor maintenance management / oversight experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• ​Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training
• Experience leading diverse teams in multiple locations
• 10 years line maintenance experience
• 10 years management/leadership experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• ​Demonstrated outstanding organization and time management skills
• Critical thinker and excellent problem-solving ability used to achieve goals and objectives
• Ability to concurrently manage multiple tasks and effectively plan for and handle shifting priorities in a dynamic work environment
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with all levels both verbally and written
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a team of cross-departmental members to achieve consensus and desired results
• Focused on the future; demonstrated ability to lead strategy development and execution
• Vast working knowledge of AA policies & CFR requirements related to Line Maintenance
• Adept in Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) policies and procedures in working with our maintenance providers
• Proven track record achieving results
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly and overnight
• FAA A&P License
• Believes in and promotes the American Airlines five leadership attributes:
  • Caring – we care about all team members
  • Collaboration – We succeed as a team
  • Development – We build future leaders
  • Results – We drive to be the best
  • Future – We continually challenge the status quo
• Moderate proficiency with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

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.