American Airlines to add 400 jobs in Tulsa

American Airlines said it's adding 400 jobs at its Tulsa maintenance facility, marking what an airline official calls the largest workforce addition to that base in over a decade. About 330 of the new positions will be filled by mechanics who have the potential to earn 6 figures as they accrue seniority, airline officials said Thursday. The remaining positions will be offered at a lower salary. The new mechanics will focus their time on aircraft overhaul, landing gear overhaul for some Boeing aircraft, especially the 787 Dreamliner fleet. They will also work on CFM56 engine maintenance and Airbus A321 interior modifications. Recruiting will primarily target mechanics who are licensed through the FSS, the airline said. Hiring will continue over the next 4 months. <br/>