American Airlines is hiring an additional 165 aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) and support positions in 2019, resulting in more than 1,000 new Tech Ops positions added to the company in 2019.
The newest positions will be at the airline’s maintenance base in Tulsa, Oklahoma called, Tech Ops — Tulsa. American has recently announced 400 new Tech Ops positions to assist with additional work coming to the base.
The new team members, primarily Federal Aviation Administration-licensed mechanics, will focus on interior modifications to Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A321 aircraft to drive operational reliability and create a consistent product across American’s fleet.
“The work we do in Tulsa is an important part of maintaining and delivering safe and reliable aircraft for American’s customers and team members,” said Erik Olund, Managing Director of Base Maintenance for American. “With these additional positions, we’ll be situated to provide the best operational performance and consistent experience that our customers expect and deserve.”
