Manager, Engineering (Fort Worth, TX, US)

American Airlines Group
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: OtherExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Analytical skills","Problem-solving","Leadership","Employee development"]

Lead the Aircraft Acquisitions Engineering team within Integrated Operations to ensure new and used aircraft are acquired, delivered, modified, accepted, and entered into service safely and compliantly. Coordinate technical specifications, deviations, exemptions, approvals, and regulatory requirements, manage on-site inspections at OEM and MRO facilities, and drive risk mitigation, issue resolution, and process improvements. Partner across engineering, configuration management, maintenance, flight operations, supply chain, and finance to achieve delivery objectives.

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American Airlines Group
American Airlines Group
5 days ago

Manager, Engineering (Fort Worth, TX, US)

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Job Summary

Lead the Aircraft Acquisitions Engineering team within Integrated Operations to ensure new and used aircraft are acquired, delivered, modified, accepted, and entered into service safely and compliantly. Coordinate technical specifications, deviations, exemptions, approvals, and regulatory requirements, manage on-site inspections at OEM and MRO facilities, and drive risk mitigation, issue resolution, and process improvements. Partner across engineering, configuration management, maintenance, flight operations, supply chain, and finance to achieve delivery objectives.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the Aircraft Acquisitions Engineering technical team supporting acquisition, delivery, modification, acceptance, and entry-into-service of aircraft.
  • •Review and coordinate approval of aircraft technical specifications, deviations, exemptions, and concessions.
  • •Ensure delivered aircraft conform to contractual, company, and regulatory requirements; support FAA conformity inspections, certification, and regulatory audits.
  • •Manage on-site aircraft inspection activities at Airbus and Boeing OEM facilities, MRO, and final assembly facilities.
  • •Lead cross-functional teams to resolve technical, schedule, and quality-related issues and implement process improvements to improve delivery performance.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPet InsuranceWellness StipendEmployee Assistance

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • •5+ years of engineering experience in commercial aviation, aircraft acquisitions, technical operations, or related fields.
  • •Strong knowledge of commercial aircraft systems and regulatory requirements.
  • •Experience working with aircraft manufacturers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
  • •Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional projects.
Experience:5+ yearsCommercial aviationAircraft acquisitionsTechnical operations
Education:Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Skills:CommunicationAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingLeadershipEmployee development
Certifications:Lean/Six Sigma Yellow BeltPMPLean/Six Sigma (LSS) training
Tech Stack:FAAFAA regulationsAirworthiness requirementsMicrosoft OfficeWordOutlookExcelLean Six SigmaLSSAirbusBoeing8900.1

Company Brief

American Airlines Group
Major U.S. airline providing scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation globally. Operates a large fleet and extensive domestic and international route network, serving millions of customers with diversified travel and loyalty services.
Industry: Airlines
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Fort Worth, United States
Founded: 1926
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