Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Company: American Airlines
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 • Responsible for being a key reason why friends, family, and customers of American Airlines fly safely and on time. • There are also opportunities for job growth and advancement, training, and working with many of the industry’s most talented aviation professionals. What you'll do The terms and conditions of this position are covered by the Transport Workers Union (TWU) / International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) - Collective Bargaining Agreement. • 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.
• Certifies for the quality of their work, including signing mechanical flight releases, accepts signs of mechanical flight releases for all work done on fieldwork.
• In positions where stock chasers are not maintained and/or available at the time, you may chase your own parts. • May have other Aviation Maintenance Technician personnel assigned to assist in completing an assignment. • Works according to FAA and Company regulations and procedures and instructions from a Crew Chief or supervisor. • Completes forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures. • 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. All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience • High School diploma or GED • Valid driver's license • 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 outdoors in any weather conditions in accordance with Company Safety Guidelines.
• Must be willing to work extra hours when there are operational needs, such as weather delays. • Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days off. • Reports to work on a regular and timely basis. • Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA). • Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges. • This job is subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing.
Your previous employers will be contacted to verify if you had any DOT drug violations and/or refusals to test for drugs or alcohol in the previous two-year period. Your DOT required urine specimen will be tested for the following substances: Cocaine, Marijuana, PCP, Amphetamines, and Opiates. • Any subsequent relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. 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 Job Level: Requisition ID: 69350
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