Job Description
You will be based at our London Heathrow airport station. As a FAA A&P Certified Crew Chief, you will be leading a group of Maintenance Technicians, accomplishing routine and non-routine line maintenance for AA and any customer airlines while reporting directly to the local Duty Manager Line Maintenance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Lead, direct and support a group of Maintenance Technicians and act as duty senior Maintenance representative in the absence of Supervisor
Plan and manage work assignments for team members under your control in an efficient, timely and financially prudent manner and administer the operation to ensure the smooth running of the daily workload
Oversee and where necessary assist with line maintenance and troubleshooting on American aircraft types B777 and B787
Comply with safety directives & application of safe work methods
Accomplish checks/remedial work and all associated paperwork in a timely fashion
Carry out all reasonable instructions from management
Communicate effectively, professionally and appropriately with all relevant persons in a timely manner, regarding activities under their control
Identify and communicate the training requirements of team members within their work family
Ensure rules and regulations of FAA and other agencies and authorities are complied with
Be willing to carry out field trips or other short-term assignments
Provide feedback on a regular basis including coaching & counseling
Job Requirements
Proven comprehensive aircraft line maintenance experience as FAA A&P Mechanic
Superior technical, analytical and troubleshooting skills
Proactive approach to all assigned and undertaken work
Qualifications & experience on Boeing 777 and 787
Be able to work under pressure with minimum/no supervision
Effective communicator in both spoken and written - English
Have the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload
Diplomacy and ability to maintain a calm demeanor in a stressful environment
A willingness to work in a shift environment, including weekends, bank and public holidays
Valid driving license
Have the right to work within the UK
Hold valid FAA A&P Licenses
Hold valid passport
Previous experience as a Lead/Crew Chief AMT
Job Details
Company: American Airlines
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Location: London, United kingdom
