About this role
Let your career take off with PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines. The Lead Technician coordinates activities of the assigned maintenance department to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency. This working member reports directly to the Supervisor of Maintenance.
Plan, direct, layout, and coordinate maintenance operations while training subordinates in proper procedures, methods, and practices. Maintain work areas, ground support equipment, and materials in safe, clean, operable condition. Ensure responsible mechanics properly execute all necessary work records.
Coordinate between assigned maintenance personnel and the Inspection Department, delegating duties without relieving overall responsibilities. PSA Airlines values teamwork, diversity, inclusivity, and creates a safe, respectful work environment for over 4,000 employees. The PSA Way emphasizes stability, growth, safety first, reliability, accountability, and caring interactions.
Join to enjoy comprehensive benefits including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network. Access profit-sharing, bonus opportunities, health plans, dental, vision, and family planning services. Explore new destinations and create memories with family and friends through unparalleled professional development.
Requirements
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification
- Experience performing aircraft maintenance tasks
- Ability to lead and direct up to 18 maintenance employees
- Knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and records
- Familiarity with aviation safety regulations and risk management
- Proficiency in coordinating maintenance and inspection activities
- Understanding of ground support equipment maintenance
Responsibilities
- Plan, direct, layout, and coordinate activities of the assigned Maintenance Department to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency
- Train and assist subordinates in proper procedures, methods, and practices for each respective duty
- Maintain work areas, building, ground support equipment, and materials utilized for aircraft maintenance in safe, clean, and operable condition
- Ensure responsible mechanic properly executes all necessary work records
- Coordinate between assigned maintenance personnel and the Inspection Department
- Delegate duties of the Lead Technician while remaining responsible overall
- Manage Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance
Benefits
- Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
- Generous vacation plan
- 401(k) with company match
- American Airlines Group profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
- Choice of three health plan options with nationwide coverage
- Premium dental coverage
- Vision plan options covering glasses and contacts every year
- Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability
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