Website American Airlines
Position Summary:
Responsible for being a key reason why friends, family, and customers of American Airlines fly safely and on time.
Key Responsibilities:
- The work of the Aviation Maintenance Technician classification, depending upon assignment, includes any or all of the following: Performing skilled work in those operations such as troubleshooting, individually or with Crew Chief, the management or professional direction, disassembly, checking and cleaning, repairing, replacing, testing, adjusting, assembling, installing, servicing, fabricating, taxiing or towing airplanes, and/or run-up engines, deicing aircraft, required to maintain the airworthiness of aircraft and all their components while in service or while undergoing an overhaul and/or modification.
- Completes forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
- Certifies for the quality of their workmanship, including signing mechanical flight releases, except signs mechanical flight releases for all work done on fieldwork.
- Works according to FAA and Company regulations and procedures and instructions from a Crew Chief or supervisor.
- May have other Aviation Maintenance Technician personnel assigned to assist him in completing an assignment.
- In positions where stock chasers are not maintained and/or available at the time, you may chase your own parts.
- Will communicate with other Company personnel as required in a manner designated by the Company.
- In addition to the above duties, performs the following duties as assigned: cleaning of aircraft windshields; connecting/removing ground power and ground start units; pushing out/towing of aircraft and related guide man functions.
Required Education & Experience:
- Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language or language native to geographical location.
- Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA).
- This job is subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing. Your previous employers will be contacted to verify if you had any DOT drug violations and/or refusals to test for drugs or alcohol in the previous two-year period. Your DOT required urine specimen will be tested for the following substances: Cocaine, Marijuana, PCP, Amphetamines, and Opiates.
- Must be willing to work outdoors in any weather conditions in accordance with Company Safety Guidelines.
- Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges.
- Any subsequent relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.
- Valid driver’s license
- Airframe and Power Plant License required.
- High School diploma or GED
- Must be willing to work extra hours when there are operational needs, such as weather delays.
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days off.
- Reports to work on a regular and timely basis.