These are the essential functions of the job
This 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 Accommodations@aa.com should you wish to request an accommodation.
Technical Functions
- Service aircraft, including but not limited to, mechanical work involved in the dismantling, disassembly, overhauling, repairing, fabricating, assembling, welding, checking, repairing, replacing, testing, adjusting, installing, and erecting all parts of airplanes required to maintain airworthiness of aircraft and their components
- Conduct scheduled maintenance inspections
- Certify for the quality of own workmanship (i.e., that it is in accordance with the proper maintenance manuals and references)
- Connect/remove ground power and ground start units
- Push out/tow aircraft and perform guideman functions
AMT Work Conditions – General Functions
- Perform inspections in extreme environmental conditions, including extreme heat (over 100° Fahrenheit), extreme cold (below 32° Fahrenheit), rain, sleet, wind, and snow
- Perform duties that require general safety awareness (e.g., when working in an area with moving vehicles)
- Perform duties that require use of personal protective equipment (e.g., wearing fall protection while working at heights, wearing respirators while working around fumes and vapors)
- Perform duties in conditions that are dirty (e.g., dirt, dust, grime)
- Perform work in confined, tight, or awkward spaces
AMT General Functions
- Sign mechanical flight releases and/or airworthiness releases
- Maintain knowledge of and use manuals, supply/parts catalogs, minimum equipment lists, and general maintenance manuals
- Ensure forms, records, reports, and other work-related paperwork are completed properly
- Perform Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walks
- Clean work area
- Request parts
American Airlines General Functions
- Report to position on time, as scheduled, and at assigned station or location, including varying shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Perform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policies
- Complete job-relevant trainings
- Adhere to government regulations (e.g., DOT, FAA, TSA)
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards
- Receive assignments and follow instructions from supervisor or Crew Chief, as applicable
- Coordinate with other employees and stakeholders in order to accomplish work tasks
- Wear uniforms as required by company policy
- Use relevant electronic systems to complete work
