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Aviation Maintenance TechnicianAmerican Airlines • San Francisco, CA, US
Aviation Maintenance Technician

Aviation Maintenance Technician

American Airlines • San Francisco, CA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

  • 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. Starting pay is $44.06 per hour.

What you'll do

These are the essential functions of the job

This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and non-essential job functions) that are not referenced.  Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed when operationally necessary, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. Please contact Accommodations@aa.com should you wish to request an accommodation.
  • Technical Functions

  • Service aircraft, including but not limited to, mechanical work involved in the dismantling, disassembly, overhauling, repairing, fabricating, assembling, welding, checking, repairing, replacing, testing, adjusting, installing, and erecting all parts of airplanes required to maintain airworthiness of aircraft and their components
  • Conduct scheduled maintenance inspections
  • Certify for the quality of own workmanship (i.e., that it is in accordance with the proper maintenance manuals and references)
  • Connect / remove ground power and ground start units
  • Push out / tow aircraft and perform guideman functions
  • AMT Work Conditions – General Functions

  • Perform inspections in extreme environmental conditions, including extreme heat (over 100° Fahrenheit), extreme cold (below 32° Fahrenheit), rain, sleet, wind, and snow
  • Perform duties that require general safety awareness (e.g., when working in an area with moving vehicles)
  • Perform duties that require use of personal protective equipment (e.g., wearing fall protection while working at heights, wearing respirators while working around fumes and vapors)
  • Perform duties in conditions that are dirty (e.g., dirt, dust, grime)
  • Perform work in confined, tight, or awkward spaces
  • AMT General Functions

  • Sign mechanical flight releases and / or airworthiness releases
  • Maintain knowledge of and use manuals, supply / parts catalogs, minimum equipment lists, and general maintenance manuals
  • Ensure forms, records, reports, and other work-related paperwork are completed properly
  • Perform Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walks
  • Clean work area
  • Request parts
  • American Airlines General Functions

  • Report to position on time, as scheduled, and at assigned station or location, including varying shifts, weekends, and holidays
  • Perform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policies
  • Complete job-relevant trainings
  • Adhere to government regulations (e.g., DOT, FAA, TSA)
  • Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards
  • Receive assignments and follow instructions from supervisor or Crew Chief, as applicable
  • Coordinate with other employees and stakeholders in order to accomplish work tasks
  • Wear uniforms as required by company policy
  • Use relevant electronic systems to complete work
  • 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.
  • Travel to the interview and 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.

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