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Sr Manager, Plant/Ground Service Equipment Line Maintenance

American Airlines
Full-time
On-site
Fort Worth, TX

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American Airlines is seeking a Sr Manager, Plant/Ground Service Equipment Line Maintenance in Fort Worth, TX to lead GSE maintenance operations across hubs and spokes, manage a Supervisory team at multiple locations, develop parts and policy programs, and ensure safety, compliance and on time performance while overseeing budgets and the P&L. You’ll establish CMMS reports, partner with manufacturers and the GSE buyer, and drive hub and downline distribution. Key success factors include strong leadership across locations, data driven decision making, and a track record with parts, vendors, and fleet operations. Minimum qualifications: high school or equivalent, five years in parts quality, five years with vendors and station staff, five years P&L, seven years leading employees, Fleet Focus and Crystal Reports experience; FAA background checks for SIDA access may apply. Preferred: bachelor's degree. To apply, tailor your resume to show cross functional leadership, measurable cost control, and proven results in multi location operations, emphasize data analysis and process improvement, and align with American’s safety, service and inclusion values.


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 GSE Team within the Integrated Operations Division.

• Responsible for working independently and in a group in order to develop an overall materials supply program for GSE materials that will support the daily operation of both internal and external shops.

• This job also will strategically develop processes to support a Hub and downline distribution process for GSE materials.

What you'll do

• Establishes, develops, and maintains reports for AA GSE in applicable CMMS system.

• Ensures continuing safety, compliance, dependability and reliability in their area of responsibility.

• Develops and maintains various equipment parts programs as required/directed.

• Partners with all equipment manufacturers to be aware of the equipment issues relating to failures and or recalls.

• Develops and maintains policy and procedures as it relates to GSE Operations.

• Ensure all GSE personnel training requirements are met.

• Plan, direct and oversee GSE maintenance operations under span of control.

• Works directly with GSE buyer on purchases for GSE Campaigns and programs

• Coordinates directly with the Director of GSE in developing and administering programs, procedures and budgets concerning all equipment, in designated maintenance and non-maintenance stations

• Leads a team of Supervisors at multiple locations to ensure all performance metrics are met.

• Manages and has oversight of all AA GSE operations at HUB and Spoke stations

• Review and approve applicable invoices to ensure they are correct and complete.

• Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA) if applicable

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent experience or training
  • 5 years experience in ensuring new/repaired/overhauled equipment components and parts meet standards
  • 5 years experience with equipment vendors, customer service, and station employees
  • 5 years experience with managing profit and loss budget (P&L)
  • Experience in Fleet Focus system to include Crystal Report generation and writing
  • Experience in working with raw database data
  • 7 years experience in selecting and leading employees

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in related field or 7 year minimum experience in related field 
     

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

  • Knowledgeable of provisions of Company policies
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Knowledge of Fleet Parts network
  • Ability to work independently and capability to handle multiple projects concurrently to meet deadlines and priorities
  • Ability to build, lead, and direct global work teams to accomplish tasks and goals within deadlines and budget
  • Ability to analyze raw data from CMMS systems in order to make business decisions based on data analysis
  • Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA) if applicable
  • Ability to secure appropriate airport authority and/or a US Customs security badges, if applicable

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.