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

In addition to the work specified of the aircraft mechanic classification it also includes the following:  performing skilled work in those operations such as trouble shooting, individually or with management or professional direction, disassembly, checking, cleaning, repairing, testing, replacing, adjusting, assembling, installing, servicing, taxiing or towing aircraft, fabricating, and/or run-up engines, maintaining the airworthiness of aircraft and all of their components while in service or while undergoing overhaul and/or modification. 

What you’ll do

• Certifies for the quality of own workmanship, including signing mechanical flight releases for all work done on field work 
• In those work positions where stock chasers are not maintained and/or available, mechanic may chase own parts
• May have other aviation maintenance personnel assigned to assist in completing an assignment
• Works according to FAA, company regulations, procedures and instructions from supervisor
• Completes forms connected with work assignments in accordance with established procedures 
• Will communicate with other company personnel as required in a manner designated by the company 
• In addition, performs the following duties as assigned: cleaning of aircraft windshield, connecting/removing ground power and ground start units; pushing out/towing of aircraft, and related guide man functions

All you’ll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and understand English.
• Valid driver’s license.
• FAA Airframe and power plant license and/or equivalent (EASA or UK for example).
• Large aircraft experience – Widebody is preferred, especially B777 & B787.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays and days-off.
• Right to live and work in the UK without restriction.

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.