Sr Manager, Ground Support Equipment Planning (Fort Worth, TX, US)

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 GSE Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
• Responsible for working collaboratively and cross-functionally in determining ground support equipment needs and allocations for both internal and external GSE shop operations.
• Work to develop business case solutions to support equipment acquisition
• Coordinate and develop annual GSE CAPEX plans

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.

• Establishes, develops, and maintains reports for AA GSE in applicable CMMS system.
• Ensures continuing safety, compliance, dependability and reliability in their area of responsibility.
• Develops and maintains various equipment parts programs as required/directed.
• Partners with all equipment manufacturers to be aware of the equipment issues relating to failures and or recalls.
• Develops and maintains policy and procedures as it relates to GSE Operations.
• Ensure all GSE team members training requirements are met.
• Plan, direct and oversee GSE maintenance operations under span of control.
• Works directly with GSE buyer on purchases for GSE Campaigns and programs
• Coordinates directly with the Director of GSE in developing and administering programs, procedures and budgets concerning all equipment, in designated maintenance stations
• Manages and has oversight of all AA GSE operations at HUB and Spoke stations
•  Leads a team of Managers at multiple locations to ensure all performance metrics are met.
Review and approve applicable invoices to ensure they are correct and complete.
• Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA) if applicable

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/training
• 7 years experience in leading and developing team members
• Experience in working with raw database data

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• 5 years experience with equipment vendors, customer service, and station employees
• 5 years experience with analytical cost justification for equipment replacements

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to work independently and capability to handle multiple projects concurrently to meet deadlines and priorities
• Ability to build, lead, and direct global partners to accomplish tasks and goals within deadlines and budget
• Ability to analyze raw data from CMMS systems in order to make business decisions based on data analysis
• Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA) if applicable
Must have or be willing to obtain valid passport
• Ability to secure appropriate airport authority and/or a US Customs security badges, if applicable

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.