American Airlines · 23 hours ago
Principal Engineer
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expAmerican Airlines is a leading airline company that offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. They are seeking a Principal Engineer to act as a technical expert for the 777 Fleet Engineering Team, responsible for mentoring engineers, developing procedures for maintenance actions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Assists the 777 Fleet Engineering Sr. Manager in assigning, supporting, training, mentoring and reviewing activities of Engineers
Utilizes high levels of technical expertise and extensive practical experience to disposition highly complex technical concerns
Develops customized procedures and special criteria for repairs, modifications, inspections, servicing and other maintenance actions which are not adequately addressed in existing manuals
Investigates aircraft/component problems which may cause aircraft delays or cancellations, substantial expenditures in manpower or materials, or interruptions in maintenance operations, and determines appropriate corrective actions
Develops action plans for fleet/multi-fleet and/or component engineering projects and pursues final dispositions according to assessed priorities
Maintains knowledge of current and pending regulations, which affect areas of responsibility and ensures that all Engineering actions maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
Utilizes available resources to continually increase levels of technical expertise and practical experience. Also strives to improve communications skills, time management and other personal qualities pertinent to maximum effectiveness and efficiency in performing assigned duties
Cultivates relationships and exchanges information across various Tech Ops Departments including Maintenance Operations Control, Line and Base Maintenance, Supply, Material, Purchasing and Repairs, and support Shops both internal and external
Monitor daily operations and operational trends to identify and resolve items impacting the operation and reliability of the 777 fleet
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
5 years of job related experience in an airline environment
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office
Understanding of the Lean Six Sigma principles
Ability to multitask in a changing environment
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering
10 years of experience in an airline environment
Expert knowledge of specific airplane systems and assemblies
Organizational Designation Authorization
Yellow Belt or higher certification by accredited Lean Six Sigma institution
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
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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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