Technical Operations

Tech Ops plays a vital role in keeping our operation running safely and reliably. Our teams support everything from aircraft maintenance to ramp operations and technical leadership, all working together to keep flights moving. With opportunities across multiple skill areas and career levels, Tech Ops offers a place to grow, advance, and build a long‑term career at American.

Common roles in Tech Ops include:

Aviation Maintenance Technician

• Perform hands‑on aircraft inspections, repairs, and system checks in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused environment, often outdoors or in tight spaces, directly supporting the reliability of every flight.

• You’ll need a high school diploma and an FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license, which qualifies you to inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft structures and engines. These credentials set the foundation for a meaningful, high‑skill career in aviation.

Material Logistics Specialist

• Manage, track, inspect, and move aircraft parts, tools, and materials in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused environment, including stocking, issuing, shipping, receiving, operating warehouse equipment, and supporting technicians to keep operations running smoothly.

• You’ll need a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and either college, technical training, or warehouse experience, along with basic computer, math, and reading skills,

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

• Lead and support aircraft maintenance teams to ensure the safe, compliant and timely return of aircraft to service. This role also guides daily maintenance operations, manages workload and resources and maintains strong working relationships with airport authorities, the FAA, TSA, vendors, and union leadership.

• You’ll need a high school diploma or GED, an FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate, and 3–4 years of aircraft maintenance experience, with leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
  

Hear directly from our Tech Ops team members as they share what their work looks like each day. In this video, you’ll learn what drives them, the skills they’ve built, and how they’ve grown in their careers. If you’re curious about aircraft maintenance or enjoy hands‑on problem‑solving, their stories can help you picture your own path.