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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Aircraft Configuration Management - **Company:** American Airlines Inc - **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Configuration Management - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A2EC75ECA0744EEC9A69F24D8137855C/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Aviation related area or similar discipline and / or a total of 5 years aviation experience in the Aircraft Maintenance field as it relates to Quality Assurance, Maintenance, or Records * 5 years supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience * 3 years' experience in leadership role * Experience leading an organization in multiple locations Skills, Licenses & Certifications * Working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles * Understanding of project management techniques * Strong planning, delegating and organizational skills as well as analytical and problem solving skills with a high level of attention to detail * Ability to multi-task while adjusting to rapidly changing priorities * Innovative and technical individual, with exceptional business judgment, as well as the initiative and competence to make a significant contribution to the AA organization * Proficiency in Microsoft Office software * Excellent leadership skills and interpersonal skills * Working knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) ## Description * Responsible for leading a team of employees in the set up and monitoring of aircraft maintenance records and configuration in source systems. In addition, leads, coaches, and develops all employees to excel in achieving key goals and encourage quality and productivity while insuring ensuring compliance with all Company rules and regulations. Also participates in leading a technical organization with tactical and strategic decision making to support the activities of the airline. What you'll do * Participates in the administration and professional development of the team members, including contract employee administration * Manages the overall performance of the group * Supports the strategic direction for the organization and manages the methods to achieve it * Manages the budget established for the group * Acts as a culture leader who builds trust across the organization * Manages te accuracy and timeliness of the maintenance of records in the SCEPTRE system * Evaluates and forecasts financial/staffing needs to meet the infrastructure needs and objectives of aircraft maintenance records * Maintains internal department self-audit programs to ensure record-keeping practices continue to meet AA policies * Maintains a continuous improvement program for Aircraft Records Management and work cross departmentally to resolve process flow issues * Maintains KPIs (Key Process Indicators) to measure and improve performance * Working maintenance operations to provide access to accurate records for a range of operational and strategic purposes ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) - [3x Performance: A Humbling Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100165-3x-performance-a-humbling-journey) - [AI in Leadership: How Technology is Reshaping Executive Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1705-ai-in-leadership-how-technology-is-reshaping-executive-roles) - [AI in Regulated Industry - Validating AI-Enabled Products with PLM and Digital Twins](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2065-ai-in-regulated-industry-validating-ai-enabled-products-with-plm-and-digital-twins) - [Delete the roles, deploy the skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2104-delete-the-roles-deploy-the-skills) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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