American Adds Nearly 500 New Aircraft Maintenance Jobs

The airline is expanding its heavy maintenance operations in Charlotte, Tulsa, and Pittsburgh.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 09:04 AM ET

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An American A319 undergoes maintenance checks [Credit: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson]

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American Airlines announced the creation of nearly 500 new aircraft maintenance jobs, including over 385 Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) roles.
These new positions are located at the airline's bases in Charlotte, Pittsburgh, and Tulsa, primarily to expand heavy check maintenance work.
This expansion builds on American's ongoing commitment to growing its skilled aviation maintenance workforce, with jobs available for immediate application.

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American Airlines announced on Monday the creation of nearly 500 new aircraft maintenance jobs across the country.

The expansion includes additional heavy check maintenance work at the airline’s bases in Charlotte, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, and Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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