American Airlines · 10 hours ago
Aviation Maintenance Technician -Machinist
Tulsa, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAmerican Airlines is a major airline company looking for an Aviation Maintenance Technician - Machinist to ensure the safety and timely operation of their flights. The role involves servicing aircraft, conducting maintenance inspections, and adhering to safety regulations while working in various environmental conditions.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for being a key reason why friends, family, and customers of American Airlines fly safely and on time
This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed when operationally necessary, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. Please contact Accommodations@aa.com should you wish to request an accommodation
Service aircraft, including but not limited to, mechanical work involved in the dismantling, disassembly, overhauling, repairing, fabricating, assembling, welding, checking, repairing, replacing, testing, adjusting, installing, and erecting all parts of airplanes required to maintain airworthiness of aircraft and their components
Conduct scheduled maintenance inspections
Certify for the quality of own workmanship (i.e., that it is in accordance with the proper maintenance manuals and references)
Connect/remove ground power and ground start units
Push out/tow aircraft and perform guideman functions
Perform inspections in extreme environmental conditions, including extreme heat (over 100° Fahrenheit), extreme cold (below 32° Fahrenheit), rain, sleet, wind, and snow
Perform duties that require general safety awareness (e.g., when working in an area with moving vehicles)
Perform duties that require use of personal protective equipment (e.g., wearing fall protection while working at heights, wearing respirators while working around fumes and vapors)
Perform duties in conditions that are dirty (e.g., dirt, dust, grime)
Perform work in confined, tight, or awkward spaces
Sign mechanical flight releases and/or airworthiness releases
Maintain knowledge of and use manuals, supply/parts catalogs, minimum equipment lists, and general maintenance manuals
Ensure forms, records, reports, and other work-related paperwork are completed properly
Perform Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walks
Clean work area
Request parts
Report to position on time, as scheduled, and at assigned station or location, including varying shifts, weekends, and holidays
Perform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policies
Complete job-relevant trainings
Adhere to government regulations (e.g., DOT, FAA, TSA)
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards
Receive assignments and follow instructions from supervisor or Crew Chief, as applicable
Coordinate with other employees and stakeholders in order to accomplish work tasks
Wear uniforms as required by company policy
Use relevant electronic systems to complete work
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
Valid driver's license
Verifiable, hands-on experience of the actual time spent in the repair, maintenance, overhaul or manufacture of aircraft required
24 months on aircraft with a gross weight of 70,000 lbs (including fuel) or engines with 15,000 lbs or more of thrust--and/or--48 months on aircraft with gross weight between 12,500 lbs & 70,000 lbs (including fuel) or engines with 5,000 lbs to 15,000 lbs of thrust
Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) License (Must provide license number and date of issue during application process)
Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days-off
Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA)
Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges
This job is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing. Your previous employers will be contacted to verify if you had any DOT drug violations and/or refusals to test for drugs or alcohol in the previous two year period. Your DOT required urine specimen will be tested for the following substances: Cocaine, Marijuana, PCP, Amphetamines and Opiates
Travel to the interview and any subsequent relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidate
Benefits
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
Company
American Airlines
American Airlines is an airline company that operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, including narrow-body and wide-body jets. It is a sub-organization of American Airlines.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2023-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2023-02-08Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2015-01-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Doug Parker
Chairman and former CEO at American Airlines
David Seymour
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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