Mid Level Aircraft Maintenance Manager Jobs
Mid level aircraft maintenance manager jobs go to professionals ready to own maintenance programs, coordinate crews with limited oversight, and drive airworthiness decisions across complex operations. Most openings are on-site and concentrated across Aerospace & Defense, Airlines, and Manufacturing, with employers like Bombardier, Amazon, and Viasat hiring at this level now.
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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
- This job is a member of the Base Maintenance Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
Responsible for supervising a team of Crew Chiefs and mechanics as a key member of the dynamic and fast-paced American Airlines Maintenance organization.
What you'll do
- Leads by example, coaches our team members to success and builds trustworthy relationships
- Manages the daily Production requirements through subordinates
- Ensures team members are following procedures in order to ensure maximum efficiency, compliance and safety
- Leads staff to ensure team member's skills are utilized to the highest degree possible; leads coordination with Maintenance Training to ensure on-going enhancement of staff and skill set
- Conducts regular meetings with Business Reviews and Boardwalks to ensure best possible communication, identification, and resolution of action items
- Monitors the coordination of maintenance manpower requirements overtime and consistency with program scheduling and priorities
- Maintains effective communication between Maintenance, Engineering, Facilities Maintenance and other Supply Chain groups
- Ensures team members know, understand and are engaged in achieving critical Metrics and key performance indicators
- Executes manpower deployment and shift production requirements
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency
- 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate
- Must pass FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable
- Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable
Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- 1 year leadership experience supervising production operation in an area related to heavy/shop maintenance
- Experience supervising and/or leading workgroups
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
- A&P License
- Strong working knowledge of the GPM and SPPM
- Understanding of Airline/Technical operations
- Knowledge of audit requirements
- Knowledge of labor reporting and crew utilization
- Strong interpersonal and PC skills
- Ability to concurrently manage multiple areas of responsibility.
- Excellent analytical, organization and planning skills
- Must pass a background reference check and criminal fingerprint check
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Ability to work effectively with all levels of team members
What you'll get
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 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
Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
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.
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
- This job is a member of the Base Maintenance Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
Responsible for supervising a team of Crew Chiefs and mechanics as a key member of the dynamic and fast-paced American Airlines Maintenance organization.
What you'll do
- Leads by example, coaches our team members to success and builds trustworthy relationships
- Manages the daily Production requirements through subordinates
- Ensures team members are following procedures in order to ensure maximum efficiency, compliance and safety
- Leads staff to ensure team member's skills are utilized to the highest degree possible; leads coordination with Maintenance Training to ensure on-going enhancement of staff and skill set
- Conducts regular meetings with Business Reviews and Boardwalks to ensure best possible communication, identification, and resolution of action items
- Monitors the coordination of maintenance manpower requirements overtime and consistency with program scheduling and priorities
- Maintains effective communication between Maintenance, Engineering, Facilities Maintenance and other Supply Chain groups
- Ensures team members know, understand and are engaged in achieving critical Metrics and key performance indicators
- Executes manpower deployment and shift production requirements
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency
- 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate
- Must pass FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable
- Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable
Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- 1 year leadership experience supervising production operation in an area related to heavy/shop maintenance
- Experience supervising and/or leading workgroups
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
- A&P License
- Strong working knowledge of the GPM and SPPM
- Understanding of Airline/Technical operations
- Knowledge of audit requirements
- Knowledge of labor reporting and crew utilization
- Strong interpersonal and PC skills
- Ability to concurrently manage multiple areas of responsibility.
- Excellent analytical, organization and planning skills
- Must pass a background reference check and criminal fingerprint check
-
Ability to work effectively with all levels of team members
What you'll get
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 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
Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
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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Mid Level Aircraft Maintenance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level aircraft maintenance manager job?
Position your existing experience around ownership and outcomes. Highlight projects you led, decisions you made without close supervision, and any team coordination you handled. Employers at this level want to see that you can manage maintenance schedules, interpret regulatory requirements independently, and communicate technical findings to leadership. Tailor your resume to show scope and impact, not just tasks completed.
Which companies hire mid level aircraft maintenance managers?
Companies hiring mid level aircraft maintenance managers right now include Bombardier, Amazon, and Viasat, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from commercial airlines, MRO providers, defense contractors, and regional carriers that need experienced professionals to manage day-to-day airworthiness and maintenance operations.
Are there remote mid level aircraft maintenance manager jobs?
Yes, though most positions are on-site given the hands-on nature of aircraft maintenance. About 0% of mid level aircraft maintenance manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to involve oversight, compliance reporting, or vendor management functions rather than direct line maintenance work.
How do I move up to a mid level aircraft maintenance manager role?
Moving from entry level into mid level requires building depth in a core aircraft system or maintenance discipline, then gradually taking ownership of small projects or shift-level decisions. Earning an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate, logging supervised management experience, and demonstrating that you can coordinate a crew and document findings accurately are the milestones that signal readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level aircraft maintenance managers?
Mid Level aircraft maintenance manager roles concentrate in Aerospace & Defense, Airlines, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because fleet size, regulatory compliance demands, and operational tempo require experienced managers who can oversee maintenance programs without constant senior oversight.