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American Airlines

MD, Base Maintenance

Tulsa, OK · On-site

The Managing Director of Tulsa Base Maintenance is responsible for overseeing the airline's flagship heavy maintenance operation, the world's largest commercial ...

Joby Aviation

Base Maintenance Supervisor

Yuma, AZ · On-site

The Base Supervisor will work closely with the Project Manager and the Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager to coordinate maintenance operations, logistics, and site readiness. This role will also ...

Joby Aviation

Base Maintenance Supervisor

Yuma, AZ · On-site

The Base Supervisor will work closely with the Project Manager and the Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager to coordinate maintenance operations, logistics, and site readiness. This role will also ...

Joby Aviation

Base Maintenance Supervisor

Yuma, AZ · On-site

$110 - $160/hr

The Base Supervisor will work closely with the Project Manager and the Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager to coordinate maintenance operations, logistics, and site readiness. This role will also ...

Envoy Air Inc.

Coordinator, Base Maintenance

Gwinn, MI · On-site

Handle badge applications for the Quality Control, Parts and Maintenance departments for new and expiring badges * Other duties include assigning office codes, new passwords and update a variety of ...

Horizon Air

Manager Line Base Maintenance

Portland, OR · On-site

$115K - $173K/yr

As a people leader, the Manager Line/Base Maintenance leads and establishes priorities for the team to deliver safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance operations while ensuring the ...

Alaska Air Group

$116 - $173/hr

As a people leader, the Manager Line/Base Maintenance leads and establishes priorities for the team to deliver safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance operations while ensuring the ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for base maintenance in the United States is $31.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is base maintenance?

Base maintenance refers to the in-depth, scheduled maintenance activities performed on aircraft that require the plane to be taken out of service for a longer period. Unlike line maintenance, which involves routine checks and minor repairs, base maintenance includes extensive inspections, repairs, modifications, and overhauls conducted in dedicated hangars or maintenance facilities. These tasks help ensure the long-term safety, airworthiness, and reliability of the aircraft. Base maintenance is often planned months in advance and follows strict regulatory guidelines set by aviation authorities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in base maintenance, and why are they important?

To excel in Base Maintenance, you need strong mechanical aptitude, technical knowledge of aircraft systems, and relevant certifications such as an EASA Part-66 or FAA A&P license. Familiarity with maintenance management systems, diagnostic tools, and safety regulations is essential. Attention to detail, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure that aircraft are maintained safely and efficiently, minimizing downtime and upholding regulatory compliance.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals working in base maintenance, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Base Maintenance often encounter challenges related to coordinating complex maintenance schedules, adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards, and managing unexpected technical issues. Effective communication with various teams—such as engineering, logistics, and flight operations—is essential to minimize aircraft downtime and ensure smooth workflows. Staying updated on the latest aviation regulations and participating in ongoing training can help technicians adapt to evolving demands and maintain high-quality standards.

What is the difference between Base Maintenance vs Line Maintenance?

AspectBase MaintenanceLine Maintenance
CertificationsAircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT), FAA or EASA licensesSame certifications as Base Maintenance
Work EnvironmentHangar-based, comprehensive checks, heavy repairsOn-aircraft, quick turnarounds, routine inspections
TasksMajor repairs, overhauls, structural workDaily inspections, troubleshooting, minor repairs
Industry UsageAirlines, MROs, aircraft manufacturersAirlines, charter operators, maintenance providers

Base Maintenance involves extensive repairs and overhauls in a hangar setting, requiring specialized certifications. Line Maintenance focuses on routine, quick-turn inspections and minor repairs directly on the aircraft during turnaround times. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in scope and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Base Maintenance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,662 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

MD, Base Maintenance

American Airlines

Tulsa, OK • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

American Airlines rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 374 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 26 rated airlines

Job description

8/24/26
Location: TUL Mtc & Engr Base (TUL-MNTC)
Cities: Tulsa - OK
Requisition ID: 87749
Job Description
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
Leading Base Maintenance in Tulsa is one of the most critical operational leadership roles within American Airlines. The Managing Director of Tulsa Base Maintenance is responsible for overseeing the airline's flagship heavy maintenance operation, the world's largest commercial aircraft maintenance base, which serves as the backbone of American's Technical Operations organization. Every decision made at the Tulsa base directly impacts aircraft availability, operational reliability, safety performance, and ultimately the customer experience across the airline's global network.
The operation extends far beyond traditional aircraft maintenance. Tulsa is home to American Airlines Engine Repair & Overhaul (AAERO), where highly specialized teams completely disassemble, inspect, repair, and rebuild aircraft engines. The engine shop represents one of the airline's most strategic capabilities, significantly increasing overhaul capacity while reducing aircraft downtime and strengthening operational resilience. Continued investments in advanced equipment and modernization have positioned the engine operation as an industry-leading center of excellence that supports the reliability of American's fleet.
Over the past several years, American Airlines has demonstrated its long-term commitment to Tulsa through unprecedented capital investment. The airline has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to modernize the campus, including new widebody maintenance hangars, expanded support facilities, upgraded infrastructure, enhanced technology, and significant investments in the engine overhaul operation. These improvements have expanded maintenance capacity, created hundreds of high-skilled technical jobs, and reinforced Tulsa's role as the centerpiece of American's in-house maintenance strategy.
What you'll do
This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential 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.
  • Meets performance/dependability targets (delays, cancellations, Out of Service aircraft) while overseeing workload assignments and providing feedback on the maintenance program
  • Sets and administers company, local, state and Federal safety and regulatory compliance requirements while providing resources necessary for a safe and professional work environment
  • Identifies and analyzes industry best practices to enhance American Airlines Base Maintenance operations
  • Provides guidance on key decisions, such as staffing and process changes, conflict resolution, base maintenance planning and vision, and decisions at Technical Operations level
  • Develops mid- and long-term strategic plan in accordance with the Base Maintenance plan
  • Develops and controls budget as well as a one- to five-year capital investment plan
  • Meets performance goals in the areas of budgets, dependability targets, safety standards and management leadership and development
  • Generates marketing leads to identify and create potential contract opportunities
  • Facilitates and maintains strong relationships with Union representatives at the local and national levels
  • Engages with managers, local union leadership, airport authorities, and other departments to ensure alignment and coordination
  • Responsible for the administration and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement for represented workgroups and all company policies for both represented and non-represented team members, providing coaching and counseling as appropriate

All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Undergraduate degree in Aviation, Business, Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience/training
  • 10 years of experience in leadership roles, overseeing large workgroups
  • Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance and programs
  • In-depth knowledge of the airline industry and technical operations, American Airlines (AA) business strategy, company policies and procedures, budget processes, FARs, and collective bargaining agreements

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Leadership experience in aviation or maintenance related organizations preferred
  • Valid FAA A&P License preferred

Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • Demonstrates the highest standards of ethics and integrity
  • Ability to productively and proactively adjust to dynamic situations
  • Ability to think strategically, negotiate skillfully, digest complex details, and use sound judgment and initiative in making decisions
  • Ability to be an action-oriented and results-driven leader, with a natural aptitude for engaging team members across multiple workgroups
  • Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills
  • Exceptional leadership and strategic decision-making skills and proven ability to lead in a cross-functional organization
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills with an ability to establish and maintain trust and confidence with internal and external stakeholders
  • 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 in writing
  • Excellent project planning and organizational skills, with ability to effectively and simultaneously manage multiple large projects within tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
  • Proven ability to deal with unique operational problems for which there are no established guidelines for resolution
  • Commitment to coaching, mentoring, and serving as a role model for all team members
  • Ability to work a varied schedule, including different shifts and weekends
  • Ability to travel, as needed

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.

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