Overview

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 As a leader in the Technical Operations Training organization, you will play a vital role in preparing American's front line technical team members, ensuring they are highly trained and qualified You will have the opportunity to care for a diverse team of American Airlines training professionals What you'll do These are the essential functions of the jobThis 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 should you wish to request an accommodation.Maintenance Training Specialist Technical FunctionsDesign technical and non-technical training courses and materials (both paper manuals and electronic presentations)Develop and/or revise technical and non-technical training contentDeliver/facilitate technical and non-technical training coursesDevelop and administer oral, written, and practical examinations/evaluationsTrain the trainer (TTT), for example other specialists or designeesMaintain and complete training-related forms (e.g., rosters, attendance forms, student evaluations, proficiency records)Provide technical assistance to other groups, in an advisory capacity, regarding aircraft maintenance and operational problems, new procedures, and procedural changesAssist vendors in the design and development of technical training courses or curriculum Maintenance Training Specialist General FunctionsPerform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policiesCoordinate with other employees and stakeholders in order to accomplish work tasksReport to position on time, as scheduled, and at assigned station or location, including varying shifts, weekends, and holidaysComplete job-relevant trainingsAdhere to government (e.g., DOT, FAA, TSA) regulationsAdhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standardsFollow instructions from supervisorPerform duties that require general safety awareness (e.g., when working in an area with moving vehicles)Use relevant electronic systems to complete work All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job ExperienceBachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience/training2 years of experience effectively supervising diverse workgroups such as management, non-management, contract labor work groups and managing remotely located employeesPreferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job ExperiencePrevious experience in a technical training environmentStrong PC skills and Microsoft Office knowledgePrevious experience managing represented employeesProven leadership, interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to build interpersonal relationships and foster an environment of working togetherWorking knowledge of FAA, OSHA, EPA and other governmental regulations pertaining to technical trainingAbility to concurrently handle multiple responsibilities and projectsSkills, Licenses & CertificationsFAA Airframe and PowerPlant certificationMust fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicableMust be able to secure appropriate airport