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:
- Certifies for the quality of their workmanship, including signing mechanical flight releases, except signs mechanical flight releases for all work done on fieldwork.
- 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.
- Completes forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
- 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.
- Works according to FAA and Company regulations and procedures and instructions from a Crew Chief or supervisor.
- 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:
- Reports to work on a regular and timely basis.
- Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges.
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days off.
- Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language or language native to geographical location.
- Airframe and Power Plant License required.
- Must be willing to work extra hours when there are operational needs, such as weather delays.
- Must be willing to work outdoors in any weather conditions in accordance with Company Safety Guidelines.
- Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA).
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license