Director, Component Shops

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

The Director, Component Shops provides leadership for the Tulsa Base Maintenance Component Repair Organization (CRO) and oversees warranty recovery performance across shop operations. This role is responsible for safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance operations; continuous improvement initiatives; and managing supplier warranty claims, RMAs, and recovery processes.

What you'll do

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.

• Lead a large Base Maintenance CRO workforce, including leaders and frontline team members.
• Oversee manpower, equipment, facilities, and budgets for maximum safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, OSHA, DOT, and AA policies and procedures.
• Serves as the account Manager for AA’s FAR Part 145 Certificate.
• Partner with Line Maintenance, Engineering, Planning, Materials, Supply Chain, and Routing to meet operational goals.
• Support procedural changes, training, and mandatory maintenance requirements.
• Monitor manpower needs, workload scheduling, and alignment with Tech Ops Planning.
• Ensure accurate performance data is collected and used for analysis and decision‑making.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve team member experience.
• Oversee warranty claim processes for Base Maintenance CRO shops.
• Validate and submit claims, resolve supplier disputes, and track recovery performance.
• Manage RMA processing, coordination of part returns, and QPA/SAD resolution.
• Collaborate with Engineering to identify eligible Service Bulletins.
• Reconcile monthly recoveries and produce warranty performance reports.
• Use AA systems (AEX, IMS, SAP, Cognos, SMAARTS, Excel, GPM, AA Manuals).
• Access supplier systems (Honeywell, Boeing, Goodrich, Zodiac).
• Maintain organized documentation and warranty files.
• Maintain strong communication with union leadership and cross‑functional groups.
• Mentor leaders of the CRO organization.
• Support a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and development.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Business, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience (Business, Finance, Aeronautics, or Planning)
• 7 years of leadership experience in Base Maintenance or related function
• 7 years of experience managing a unionized frontline workgroup
• In-depth knowledge of the airline industry and technical operations, American Airlines (AA) business strategy, company policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreements

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Valid FAA A&P License preferred
• Demonstrates the highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Extensive experience implementing procedures and ensuring consistent service delivery
• Ability to influence others through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills, as well as ability to advocate and manage change
• Ability to be an action-oriented and results-driven leader, with a natural aptitude for engaging employees across multiple workgroups
• Ability to think strategically, negotiate skillfully, digest complex details, and use sound judgment and initiative in making decisions
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, as well as proven success implementing strategic initiatives under time constraints
• Ability to build and facilitate relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to handle complex topics comfortably and to interact effectively with all levels, both verbally and written
• Excellent project planning and organizational skills, with ability to effectively and simultaneously manage multiple large projects within tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to productively and proactively adjust to dynamic situations
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including different shifts and weekends
• Ability to travel, as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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+ Employee 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.