Technician, It Services

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and duringyour 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!

• This job is a member of the Information Technology Team within the Information Technology Division.
• Responsible for assisting employees in all facets of end-user computing, which includes software/hardware installs, upgrades and overall maintenance of PC desktop/laptop systems and peripherals.

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.

• Resolves and closes tickets/work orders supporting end-user desktops and peripherals
• Responds to customer support issues escalated from the Helpdesk
• Contributes to desktop projects (global installs/upgrades) as a project team member
• Remotely diagnoses and resolves requests utilizing remote tools
• Troubleshoots and collaborates with other departments to assist with infrastructure related issues
• Documents customer interactions in incident management system including asset management
• Recovers data from hard disk drives and/or perform data migration
• Supports remote access for virtual private network connectivity as well as wireless/broadband connectivity for laptops
• Installs and configures local and network based printers
• Performs preventative maintenance
• Works various shifts, holidays, on-call and travel as required
• Follows management guidance, adhering to IT policy and procedure
• Demonstrates increasing levels of leadership and initiative, identifies areas for technical and process improvement, and is effective at balancing multiple concurrent efforts
• Performs other duties as requested
• Travels, as required

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Associate / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field or equivalent work experience/training
• 2 years of demonstrable 'hands-on' IT work experience supporting and resolving diverse PC desktop software and hardware issues
• Firsthand experience supporting desktop computers in a Windows/TCPIP environment

        Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• A+ certification
• MCSE/MCP is a plus
• Previous IT infrastructure experience in Airline/Airport environment

       Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Overall knowledge of all Windows based operating systems including Windows 10
• Familiarity with workflow and with ticketing systems
• Knowledge of VPN connectivity and ability to troubleshoot issues
• Ability to work independently and perform in a collaborative, team based environment
• Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs
   

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

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.