Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance Operations

American Airlines

USonsitePosted Jul 6, 2026
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About the role

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 Facilities Maintenance Operations Team within the Integrated Operations Division.

Responsible for Plant Maintenance operations in American Airlines' largest HUB where maintenance work is conducted in-house or contracted to a vendor. Directly oversee facilities maintenance operations and direct organized labor. Direct and manage the contract vendors with Tech Ops maintenance management team to ensure facilities-related work is maintained per company standards and the Facilities Maintenance Manual.

What you'll do

Assists Management in evaluating Plant Maintenance employees and vendors for qualifications, experience levels, facilities, parts support and overall ability to comply with Facility maintenance department programs and procedures

Makes technical recommendations regarding facilities/ (GSE) department, review contracts and vendor quotes for accuracy and correct job scope

Initiates and manages repair work orders for time and material vendors as per the outlined procedures

Reviews vendor invoices for correct labor and material charges

Informs Station Management of Facilities abuse related damage and accident repair cost

Assists local station management, personnel and vendors with part procurement and technical expertise to expedite repairs

Works with station personnel and vendors for product improvement and equipment upgrades. Provide vendors with direction to enhance the operation and improve cost efficiencies

Performs Facilities, station, and vendor audits to ensure compliance with all Facilities Maintenance policies, procedures and standards

Completes other duties as assigned by management

Some travel may be required

Must pass a background reference check and criminal fingerprint check

Must pass a background for SIDA badge, if applicable

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalency

1 year leadership experience supervising production operation in an area related to heavy/shop maintenance

Knowledge of HVAC and industrial mechanical systems

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Strong working knowledge of the General Procedure Manual and Safety Policy Procedure Manual

Experience supervising / leading represented workgroups

Knowledge of airport facilities maintenance and general repairs

Knowledge of Airport Baggage Sortation system

Knowledge of labor reporting and crew utilization

Strong interpersonal and PC skills

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

Electrical or HVAC certification

Ability to manage multiple areas of responsibility

Excellent analytical, organization and planning skills

Ability to assign work to designated workers

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Understanding of airline/technical operations

Ability to multi-task

Ability to change direction when needed

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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