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Maintenance Training Specialist (Chicago, IL, US)

American Airlines • Maintenance Training Specialist (Chicago, IL, US) • 1w ago

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

Provide initial and recurrent training to Maintenance and Contract Maintenance personnel.
The terms and conditions of this position are covered by the TWU-IAM-Association.
Starting pay is $47.27 per hour.

What you'll do

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.

Maintenance Training Specialist Technical Functions

Design technical and non-technical training courses and materials (both paper manuals and electronic presentations)
Develop and/or revise technical and non-technical training content
Deliver/facilitate technical and non-technical training courses
Develop and administer oral, written, and practical examinations/evaluations
Train the trainer (TTT), for example other specialists or designees
Maintain 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 changes
Assist vendors in the design and development of technical training courses or curriculum

Maintenance Training Specialist General Functions

Perform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policies
Coordinate with other employees and stakeholders in order to accomplish work tasks
Report to position on time, as scheduled, and at assigned station or location, including varying shifts, weekends, and holidays
Complete job-relevant trainings
Adhere to government (e.g., DOT, FAA, TSA) regulations
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards
Follow instructions from supervisor
Perform 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 Experience

At least 3 years of maintenance experience with heavy/commercial jets
Willing to travel and work off-hour schedules periodically
Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Good working knowledge of GPM and SAFE systems preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Previous experience as an instructor preferred

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

Must possess an A & P (Airframe and Power Plant) license

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.