Supervisor, Aircraft Line Maintenance Hub

<strong>Intro<br><br></strong>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!<br><br><strong>Why you'll love this job<br><br></strong><ul><li>This job is a member of the Line Maintenance Team within the Integrated Operations Division.</li><li> Responsible for overseeing aircraft maintenance technicians in the repair and return to service of American Airlines’ aircraft. Supervisors are front line leaders of people in the safe, compliant and timely return to service our aircraft. They do this by effectively managing the workload, resources, and work relationships of both internal customers & support groups and external regulatory authorities & vendors.<br><br></li></ul><strong>What You'll Do<br><br></strong><ul><li>Guides and directs terminal and/or hangar aircraft maintenance through crew chiefs and leads</li><li>Oversees the implementation of the organization's plans, processes, policies, and procedures</li><li>Ensures crews are efficiently utilized to accomplish the operation’s workload</li><li>Meets company objectives in accordance with company policies and procedures</li><li>Responsible for timely and comprehensive communication flow to the workforce</li><li>Maintains effective work relationships with airport management, FAA, TSA, other government agencies, suppliers, and similar groups</li><li>Collaborates with other supervisors to accomplish directives and objectives</li><li>Identifies and takings steps to correct unsatisfactory results</li><li>Identifies training and development needs of AMTs within span of control</li><li>Provides effective feedback for crew chief and lead coaching/development</li><li>Effectively works with union leadership and workforce<br><br></li></ul><strong>All you'll need for success<br><br></strong><strong>Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience<br><br></strong><ul><li>High School diploma or GED equivalency</li><li>3 to 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience</li><li>FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate</li><li>Must pass FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA)</li><li>Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience<br><br></strong><ul><li> Associates or Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field or equivalent work experience</li><li>2 years of a successful track record of management in maintenance and/or production environments</li><li>3 years hands-on experience in the repair or manufacture of large transport category aircraft<br><br></li></ul><strong>Skills, Licenses & Certifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Knowledge of functional area</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.</li><li>Ability to supervise management, non-management and contract labor work groups</li><li>Ability to concurrently handle multiple responsibilities</li><li>Strong interpersonal and PC skills</li><li>Ability to concurrently supervise multiple areas of responsibility<br><br></li></ul><strong>What You'll Get<br><br></strong>Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:<br><br><ul><li>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.</li><li>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. </li><li>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.</li><li>401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.</li><li>Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more<br><br></li></ul><strong>Feel free to be yourself at American<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>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.

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...