Technician, Maintenance Control (Ft Worth, TX, US)

Location: Integrated Operations Ctr (DFW-IOC0) 
Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 33539 

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

• Maintenance Control Technician provides technical direction to the Aircraft Maintenance Organization.

 

• The terms and conditions of this position are covered by the International Association of Machinists (IAM) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced.  Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Analyzes aircraft structural, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionics, and power plant system problems, and makes recommendations for corrective actions by providing oral and written instructions through an MOC Request/ATBT entered into SAFE System.

• Debriefs flight crews and maintenance on in-flight and post-flight discrepancies.

• Coordinates technical information to flight crews during in-flight operations utilizing approved means including ARINC, SATCOM, ACARS, company frequencies and other approved means.

• Reviews aircraft log records, and analyzes all available information for the performance/condition of an aircraft system component, or the On Wing management programs or Engines and Auxiliary Power Plant Units.

• Recommends that functional tests are conducted for indications and causes of equipment malfunctions.

• Coordinates findings with appropriate personnel to resolve maintenance problems.

• Coordinates parts movement and manpower required for field trips to facilitate the timely repair of outof-service aircraft.

• Remains cognizant of all out-of-service aircraft, providing updates to the MOC MOD and fleet manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work under deadlines and extreme pressure on a daily basis

• Possess cognitive skills to process paperwork, perform simple mathematical functions, identify mishandlings or discrepancies and assemble materials as necessary

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time

• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work under deadlines and extreme pressure on a daily basis

• Possess cognitive skills to process paperwork, perform simple mathematical functions, identify mishandlings or discrepancies and assemble materials as necessary

• Ability to twist, turm, bend and reach at work area while working with PC, telephone and other equipment

• Ability to learn PC applications and apply that knowledge
• Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks and handle them with accuracy
• Ability to work in stressful situations and independently perform problem-solving
• Ability to read, understand and follow written and oral communications and instructions
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, directions and other oral communications and instructions
• Ability to quickly comprehend and relay information
• Ability to analyze, research and respond to operational needs
• Speak audibly and clearly to communicate appropriately in answering inquiries and resolving problems
• Ability to work shifts with unscheduled breaks determined by daily operational necessity
• Write legibly to complete forms and paper work as required
• Ability to make timely operational decisions on complex issues
• Ability to exercise participatory decision making skills
• Must be able to safely perform the following functions while providing on-site assistance and guidance in the field:
  • Bend, stoop, and crawl to work in tight, restricted spaces including fuel cells and aircraft belly areas
  • Work up to eighty (80) feet above ground on tail and fuselage stations of aircraft on various kinds of docking structures
  • Move and climb stairs, ladder and scaffolding
  • Work in a high noise-level environment
  • Tolerate dust, jet fumes, and exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Applicable valid driver’s license as required by local authorities
• Minimum five (5) years Aviation Maintenance Technician experience on heavy jet aircraft
• Minimum three (3) years Aviation Maintenance Technician experience on heavy jet aircraft for IAM positions
• Knowledge of Minimum Equipment List (MEL), Extended Twin Operations (ETOPS); General Procedures Manual (GPM)
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days-off
• Work overtime on short notice or when operationally necessary
• Ability to travel on short notice for support of Out of Service aircraft
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language
• Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA)
• Must pass initial and random Drug and Alcohol screening
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges
• Must be able to act professionally under stressful situations when dealing with other departments and customers

All you'll need for success (continued)

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Extensive Avionics and/or Maintenance Control Technician experience preferred

• Extensive Aircraft systems troubleshooting experience preferred

 

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• F.A.A. Airframe and Powerplant license

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+ 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.

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.

Additional Locations: None
Requisition ID: 33539 

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