Director, Component Shops

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The Director of Component Repair Organization is responsible for leading all Component maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) operations for American Airlines. This executive role provides strategic and operational oversight for the companys Component shops in two locationsTulsa Oklahoma and Dallas Texas and is headquartered in Tulsa.

The Director leads an organization of more than 1000 team members including management and frontline union-represented team members. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in commercial aerospace Component MRO operations with a proven ability to deliver results in a highvolume safetycritical environment.

This leader must be operationally focused handson and comfortable driving transformation. Success in the role requires challenging longstanding business practices implementing innovative operational improvements and championing organizational change. The Director will serve as a key member of the Maintenance leadership team rolemodeling and reinforcing American Airlines five leadership attributes while cultivating strong collaborative relationships across all work groups departments and partner organizations: Caring Collaboration Development Results and Future.

As noted above this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever itis deemed appropriate to do so observing of course any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Lead a safetyfirst culture by ensuring full compliance with FAA OSHA EPA DOT and all other regulatory requirements across all Component Repair Shops and serve as the account Manager for AAs FAR Part 145 Certificate.
• Cultivate collaborative transparent relationships with union leadership and ensure all actions align with collective bargaining agreements and strong labormanagement practices.
• Oversee operating and capital budgets including forecasting cost control and resource allocation to meet financial productivity and performance targets.
• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost increase efficiency improve reliability enhance customer service and elevate the team member experience.
• Direct daily operational activities across the organization to ensure safe reliable and efficient support of the airlines operational performance.
• Demonstrate and foster strong relationships across all work groups maintenance organizations and partner teams to drive alignment and operational excellence.
• Evaluate and improve operational processes to increase efficiency quality and service consistency across all sites.
• Champion innovation in workflows technology automation workforce strategy and operational tooling to modernize the MRO environment.
• Maintain strong communication channels with frontline team members leaders customers and partners across all locations.

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Management or equivalent experience/training
• 7 years of progressive leadership experience managing cross-departmental teams
• 5 years of MRO management experience leading large unionized frontline teams with a demonstrated commitment to the highest level of ethics and integrity
• In-depth knowledge of the airline industry and technical operations American Airlines (AA) business strategy company policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements
• Valid FAA A&P License preferred

Skills Licenses & Certifications

• Demonstrates the highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Demonstrated leadership and technical competence that attracts develops and motivates top talent earning confidence and respect across the organization and its stakeholders
• Strong operational focus with the ability to build and sustain a culture of trust while aligning the workforce with corporate goals
• Proven ability to drive innovation continuous improvement and enhancements to the customer and team member experience
• Strong capability to manage multiple largescale initiatives concurrently while maintaining high attention to detail and followthrough
• Effective mentoring coaching and relationshipbuilding skills with the ability to navigate complex interpersonal and cultural dynamics across global sites
• Ability to think strategically negotiate skillfully digest complex details and use sound judgment and initiative in making decisions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to handle complex topics clearly and to engage effectively with all organizational levels both verbally and written
• Excellent project planning and organizational skills with ability to effectively and simultaneously manage multiple large projects within tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced dynamic environment with high expectations
• Willingness and ability to travel at least 25% including international travel

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 6800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one youll have access to your health dental prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And thats 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 thats 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

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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 lifes journey Feel free to be yourself at American.