**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** + The Manager, MEAA Investigations is part of the Regulatory and Environmental team within the Safety Division. The Manager of MEAA (Maintenance Event Assessment Aid) Investigations leads a team that is responsible for conducting timely and quality MEAA investigations. This position interacts with and presents to operational leaders, union safety representatives, senior managers, executive leadership, and department heads within the assigned location. **What you'll do** _As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job 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._ + Manages and supports the team in investigating maintenance errors and violations caused by non-compliance to AA manuals or CFR requirements. + Follow established investigation process – interview involved individuals and witnesses, collect relevant facts and documentation. Create concise reporting of investigation findings. + Assess the need for Reasonable Cause drug testing in accordance with the airlines Drug & Alcohol Policy as required + Makes recommendations from investigation findings to prevent reoccurrence + Brief investigation outcomes/results to Sr. Level Leadership, Union Representatives, and Company Regulatory Compliance personnel + Ensure all actions are compliant with internal policies, safety standards, and labor agreements + Partners with other departments as well as union representatives to address safety concerns and establish processes that result in the continuous improvement of compliance + Solicits and processes safety and compliance improvement suggestions + Prepares consolidated reports when required by company management, the FAA, and/or interested parties + Ensure the quality of learning investigations for accidents, incidents, instances of non-compliances and near-misses, provide insights into the root causes and contributing factors, as well as recommendations to prevent re-occurrence. + Communicates with team and business partners on the status of trending compliance and/or safety concerns. + Performs any additional duties and responsibilities, as assigned, in order to achieve departmental and company safety objectives + Travel required – up to 25% of the time **All you'll need for success** **Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience** + Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, or Aviation + 5+ years of experience in safety management, investigation, or a related field + Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and industry standards + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills **Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience** + 3 years of leadership experience + Experience in airline technical operations + FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License + OSHA Safety Certification + Drug & Alcohol Testing Awareness Training + Safety Management System (SMS) Training + Completion of an accredited training course in safety that includes accident investigation procedures and techniques **Skills, Licenses & Certifications** + Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications + Proficient in AA Technical Operations systems + Strong understanding of aviation maintenance protocols and safety regulations. + Familiarity with union agreements, particularly TWU/IAM Association CBA + Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills + Ability to remain calm and objective during high-pressure situations + Proficient in using checklists and structured investigation tools + Extensive knowledge of applicable regulations and company policies and procedures + Experience interfacing with FAA, government agencies, labor and inter-department communications + Training applicable to requirements of position **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+ Employee 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. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY American Airlines maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. 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