Crew Chief, Technical Line Maintenance - United Kingdom LHR

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Intro

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Why you'll love this job

FAA A&P Certified Crew Chief leading a group of Maintenance Technicians, accomplishing routine and non-routine line maintenance for AA and any customer airlines. Report to the local Duty Manager Line Maintenance.

What you'll do

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 it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

  • To lead, direct and support a group of Maintenance Technicians and act as duty senior Maintenance representative in the absence of Supervision.
  • To plan and manage work assignments for staff under their control in an efficient, timely and financially prudent manner and administer the operation to ensure the smooth running of the daily workload.
  • To oversee and where necessary assist with line maintenance and troubleshooting on American aircraft types B777 and B787.
  • To comply with safety directives & application of safe work methods.
  • To accomplish checks/remedial work and all associated paperwork in a timely fashion.
  • Carries out all reasonable instructions from management.
  • To communicate effectively, professionally and appropriately with all relevant persons in a timely manner, regarding activities under their control.
  • To identify and communicate the training requirements of team members within their work family.
  • To ensure rules and regulations of FAA and other agencies and authorities are complied with.
  • To be willing to carry out field trips or other short-term assignments.
  • To provide feedback on a regular basis including coaching & counseling

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

  • Read, write and speak both English and Native Language
  • Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges
  • Possess an FAA A&P Technicians License
  • Be able to exercise authority while at the same time be able to empower the direct reports for the general functionality of the department
  • Qualifications & experience on Boeing 777 and 787- must obtain
  • Valid driving license
  • A willingness to work in a shift environment, including weekends, bank and public holidays
    Valid passport

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

  • Previous experience as a Lead/Crew Chief AMT

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

  • Superior technical, analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Proactive approach to all assigned and undertaken work
  • Able to work under pressure with minimum/no supervision
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload
  • Diplomacy and ability to maintain a calm demeanor in a stressful environment
  • Be a motivated and proactive leader who can function with little direction from above

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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 life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

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About United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is an island nation located on the northwest coast of Europe. The United Kingdom includes the entire island of Great Britain, which includes England, Wales, and Scotland, as well as the northern part of the island of Ireland. The name Great Britain is sometimes used to refer to the United Kingdom as a whole. The capital is London, which is one of the business, financial, and cultural centers of the world. Other major cities are Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester in England, Belfast and Londonderry in Northern Ireland, Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland, and Swansea and Cardiff in Wales.

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Educational Qualification

Candidates Who Have Passed Graduate or its Equivalent from a Recognized Board or University Are Eligible For this recruitment. Kindly check the Official Notification for more qualification details. Notification Link Is Given Below.

Document Required

Required Documents for This recruitment: Candidate should have these documents before applying online. Candidates are suggested to read the official notification before applying.

  • Qualification certificate with mark sheets.
  • Passport size photographs.
  • Signature.

How to Apply

All the eligible candidates can apply for this job as mentioned below:

  • Read official notification carefully from the official website.
  • Read notification carefully before applying.
  • Fill the application form (link is given below).
  • Attach required documents and passport size photo with signature.
  • Then submit. Done.