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Manager, Inspection Base Maintenance

American Airlines
Tulsa, OK Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026
Intro

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!

Why you'll love this job

  • This job is a member of the Inspection Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
  • Responsible for managing the support of American Airlines' outsource Heavy Maintenance Providers (HMPs).
  • Also responsible for ensuring the proper administration of the American Airlines Quality Control programs including RII, NDT, Major repair reporting, receiving, training and rejection/buy back.

What You'll Do

  • Manages the team which monitors compliance with the approved AA Maintenance Program and applicable CFR
  • Leads team that monitors work in progress for workmanship also for compliance with regulatory requirements and American Airlines policies, standards and procedures
  • Ensures vendors initiate the appropriate corrective actions as needed
  • Responsible for teams that audit completed tasks to assure physical work accomplished matches the provided instructions
  • Manages reported deficiencies of the Heavy Maintenance Provider
  • Works with other support organizations to ensure adequate collaboration
  • Builds strong dependable relationships with other supporting departments both internally and at all of the facilities
  • Extensive travel domestic and/or international will be required in addition to non-standard work weeks as necessary
  • Manage departmental budget for elements within their span of control
  • Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access to for privileges to airport security identification display area (SIDA), if applicable

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience/training
  • 4 years experience in the operation and repair of air carrier maintenance programs

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

  • 5 years' experience in the oversight of a Part 145 maintenance provider or Part 121 Maintenance organization
  • 10 years' experience in a supervisor role, overseeing the repair of Part 121 air carrier maintenance programs
  • Aircraft Training, Airbus Commercial Aircraft , Boeing Commercial Aircraft, Embraer Commercial Aircraft
  • Comprehensive understanding of American Airlines Policies and Procedures

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

  • FAA Airframe and Power plant license
  • Excellent interpersonal, planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects at the same time
  • Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
  • Basic understanding of SCEPTRE System
  • Must be knowledgeable of Federal Aviation Regulations including aircraft/power plant inspection techniques and procedures
  • Knowledgeable of NDT boroscope procedures

What You'll Get

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

Feel free to be yourself at American

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 Team Member 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.

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