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About PSA
PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. Our company culture, known as The PSA Way, focuses on safety, reliability, accountability, and caring in our daily interactions. We offer comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network.
Benefits
- Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
- A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
- 401(k) with company match
- American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
- A choice of three health plan options with nationwide coverage
- Premium dental coverage
- Vision plan options including coverage for glasses and contacts
- Benefits navigation services and access to 24-hour virtual urgent care
- Family planning and fertility treatment
- LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care
- Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and dependent coverage options
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with supportive services
Responsibilities
Position Summary
The Lead Technician coordinates the activities of the assigned maintenance department to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency. The Lead Technician is a working member of the maintenance group and reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance.
Job Responsibilities
Plan, direct, lay out and coordinate the activities of the Maintenance Department to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency. The Lead Technician is a working member of the maintenance group and is directly responsible to the Supervisor of Maintenance.Lead not more than 18 employees.Train and assist subordinates in proper procedures and practices for each duty.Maintain work areas, facilities, ground support equipment, and materials in safe, clean, and operable condition.Ensure the responsible mechanic properly executes all necessary work records.Coordinate between maintenance personnel and the Inspection Department.Delegate duties as needed; the Lead Technician remains accountable for overall responsibilities.Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.Responsible for the Company\'s Safety Management System (SMS) and related outputs.Perform other duties as assigned.Position Specifics
Required Qualifications
FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificationOne year of experience on turbine-powered aircraft with maximum gross takeoff weight (MGTOW) of 12,500 lbsThorough knowledge of aircraft maintenance processes and ability to use manuals (GMM, AMM, FIM, wiring diagrams, etc.)Run Taxi / Qualified within 120 days, including AMA if applicableCompetent in the use of required calibrated test equipmentIn good standing with the company (STEP 1 violations considered)PSA Indoctrination training and General FamiliarizationGood organizational and communication skillsAirworthiness Release Qualified within 90 daysMust possess or obtain a U.S. Passport or equivalent within 90 days of startingAbility to speak / read / write EnglishAuthorized to work in the USWork Environment and Other Information
Security clearance : fingerprint-based CHRC and pre-employment drug screenSupervisory Responsibility : Leads others but does not have direct reportsWork Environment : Professional office environment; typical office equipmentPhysical Demands : Sedentary work with occasional standing, walking, stairs, lifting up to 25 lbsEEO Statement : PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employerOther Duties : This description is not exhaustive and duties may change; reasonable accommodations providedDallas, TX
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