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Location: Chicago
Job type: Permanent
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Sector: Maintenance
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Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 27936
Overview
Join us for a career with endless possibilities.
Looking for a job where a passion for innovation, a culture of teamwork, and opportunities for growth are valued and rewarded? You’ve come to the right place.
You don’t have to be an airline aficionado to join American Airlines. It takes more than cool planes to keep us ahead of the curve, and thanks to our team of behind the scenes professionals, we do just that. As the largest airline in the world, American Airlines is in the business of serving the global travel needs of our customers. At the core of the Company is our commitment to each customer and each employee. We are dedicated to developing and delivering what our customers value and are willing to pay for. Customer-centric planning, innovative marketing, and an exceptional customer experience are supported by a cadre of talented people.
What does it take to join us? We’re glad you asked! We expect exceptional skills in your discipline and a dedication to being the best as we relentlessly pursue our goal of being not just the largest airline in the world, but also the best airline in the world.
Fortunately, we’re building on almost a century of innovation and firsts in our industry – and we plan to continue that tradition of excellence.
About The Job
This job is a member of the Maintenance Team within the Integrated Operations Division. This position will be responsible for leading a team of inspectors as a key member of the dynamic and fast-paced American Airlines Maintenance organization.
Specifically, you’ll do the following:
* Maintains Inspection staff compliance with the designated QC and maintenance program [CAMP] and as directed by QC Manager
* Ensures Inspection staff is following methods as required to maintain product quality necessary to meet AA standards and FAA government regulations
* Supervises and manages union workforce of inspectors in the performance of their day-to-day accomplishment of audits, visual inspection, functional testing measurements, non-destructive testing, borescope and work finding of airframes components/engines repaired, serviced and / or modified by Production employees
* Creates and nurtures a diverse work environment
* Recognizes and encourages successful individual and team performance; establishes individual developmental plans
* Resolves conflict and takes appropriate action to prevent future occurrences
* Keeps team and self-aware of personnel, product, safety, regulatory, and technical requirements
* Monitors organizational performance using metrics, establishes goals, and implements improvement initiatives to meet performance goals
* Utilizes the skills, knowledge, and information available from resources (e.g., employees, customers, manuals, other departments) to make timely, effective, and informed decisions
* Accomplishes corporate objectives by facilitating the active participation of all team members and by identifying and removing obstacles to achieve desired results
* Certifies the air worthiness of aircraft released for service and the return of components and federal regulations
* Ensures inspectors possess proper qualifications to perform their assigned duties properly and efficiently
* Recommends new and revised procedures / programs for upgrading quality systems as needed, includes special assignments as directed by management
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
* High School diploma or GED equivalency
* Experience equivalent to undergraduate degree or similar technical school
* Experience in managing teams and utilizing continuous improvement processes
* Experience in monitoring and improving organizational performance
* A&P license
* Copes effectively with stress in a fast-paced environment
* Medium to advanced Microsoft Office skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
* Excellent organizational skills
* Ability to manage projects effectively
* Ability to demonstrate sound, principled, ethical leadership traits
* Ability to create and nurture a diverse work environment that promotes mutual respect
* Ability to recognize and encourage successful individuals and team performance
* Demonstrates a calm, approachable, professional demeanor using a variety of communication techniques
* Demonstrates knowledge of continuous improvement and the development of high performance teams
* Ability to negotiate and lead productive meetings
* Analytical skills in root cause and interpretative skills in metrics and data
Qualifications (Continued)
Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training
* 3 years hands on experience working as an A&P licensed aircraft mechanic
* Prior leadership experience (e.g., supervisor, crew chief, community, organizational)
* Experience in using Operating Rhythm to monitor and improve organizational performance, with an emphasis on the ability to develop and implement shop level metrics
* Project Management experience
* Certified in use of Lean Six Sigma tools
Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 27936
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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Inspection, Manager, Lean Six Sigma, Project Manager, Six Sigma, Engineering, Management, Technology
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