Overview

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About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 5,500 team members.

 

At PSA we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard - our foundation for operation. Through our six Winning Behaviors - safe and caring, customer-centric and quality-focused, dependable and ethical, fact-based, focused and flexible, on-time, and cost-conscious – our team members are showing up every day for our customers and each other. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Predictive Maintenance and Analytics leads the development, deployment, and operational integration of predictive maintenance and analytics across the airline’s fleet. Serves as a technical and strategic bridge between Technical Operations, Engineering, Maintenance Programs, Reliability, Supply Chain, and Digital/Data teams, ensuring predictive solutions deliver measurable operational value.

 

This Predictive Maintenance team is focused on transforming aircraft, component, and operational data into actionable predictive insights that reduce unscheduled maintenance, improve dispatch reliability, and shift events from reactive disruptions to scheduled maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads the development and advancement of predictive maintenance analytics, setting technical direction, analytical priorities, and standards for insight quality and impact.
• Owns the predictive maintenance roadmap, aligned to fleet strategy, operational priorities, and Tech Ops reliability goals.
• Develops and maintain a prioritized pipeline of predictive use cases, supported by data availability, feasibility, and ROI.
• Evaluates predictive alert performance and effectiveness, incorporating results into the airline’s reliability and maintenance planning processes.
• Collaborates with Aircraft Engineering and Maintenance Programs to integrate predictive insights into approved maintenance programs, work scopes, and task cards.
• Oversees analysis of complex operational and sensor data (e.g., ACARS, QAR/FDR, aircraft system data, maintenance records, operational data).
• Partners with Digital, IT, and Data Science teams to ensure scalable, reliable deployment of analytical solutions.
• Owns business cases for predictive maintenance initiatives, including cost/benefit analysis tied to reliability, AOG avoidance, maintenance efficiency, and spares optimization.
• Tracks and communicates measurable value delivery to Tech Ops and executive leadership.
• Responsible for the Company’s Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Specifics

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading predictive maintenance or aircraft health monitoring programs in an airline, OEM, or MRO environment.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance, engineering, reliability, or aviation analytics, with demonstrated exposure to predictive or condition‑based maintenance concepts.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage cross‑functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical and systems‑thinking mindset with the ability to translate data into operational decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to brief senior and executive leadership on technical topics.
• Familiarity with machine learning, statistical modeling, anomaly detection, or advanced analytics in operational settings.
• Proficiency in analytic tools, strong familiarity with Python, SQL, or similar analytical tools.
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Experience leading predictive maintenance or aircraft health monitoring programs in an airline, OEM, or MRO environment.
• Working knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance processes (CRJ experience a plus).
• Familiarity with machine learning, statistical modeling, anomaly detection, or advanced analytics in operational settings.
• Proficiency in or strong familiarity with Python, SQL, or similar analytics tools.
• Experience working directly with OEMs, lessors, or regulators on reliability and maintenance initiatives.

Additional Information

Supervisory Responsibility: This is not a supervisory position.

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Vice President of Technical Operations Strategy and Sourcing.

Authorities: None

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.