Engineer

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

• A Tooling Engineer is responsible for the design and specification support of tooling for aircraft.  This job entails authoring and revision control of engineering specifications, and creation of maintenance requirements and programs for that equipment.   This posting is primarily for tooling in the Line Maintenance realm, but responsibilities will often cross over into Test Equipment, and Base Maintenance Tooling areas.

What you'll do

Engineer L2

• Support of aircraft tooling, aircraft servicing equipment, aircraft handling equipment, and aircraft recovery equipment.
• Collaboration and interface with Test Equipment Engineers and Base Tooling Engineers.
• Working with Ground Support Engineering, and other support Departments across the airline spectrum.
• Extensive work with Aircraft and Power Plant Engineers.
• Cooperation and Controls related to manufacturers and suppliers of aircraft tooling equipment.
• Occasional design of tooling that does not already exist.
• Real-Time Support of the airline when expertise is required.

Engineer L3
Please see Engineer L2 essential job functions. This position additionally performs the following:

• Coordinates with manufacturers and regulatory authorities, as required, and ensures that Engineering dispositions are properly substantiated in accordance with applicable regulations and Company manuals
• Develops customized procedures and special criteria for repairs, modifications, inspections, servicing and other maintenance actions which are not adequately addressed in existing manuals
• Strives to improve communications skills, time management and other personal qualities pertinent to maximum effectiveness and efficiency in performing assigned duties

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• ?Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• ?3-6 years experience as an engineer with aircraft systems or related experience
• Experience authoring, revising, and creating Engineering Orders (EOs), Maintenance Evaluation Team (MET) Projects, and Engineering Authorizations (EAs)
• Knowledge of CFRs, maintenance programs, WDM, AMM, IPC, TSM and CMM

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• ?Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, problem solving, communication, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined in their work ethics
• Basic computer programming

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.