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Kevin Brickner

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Senior Vice President - Technical Operations at American Airlines
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Kevin Brickner serves as the Senior Vice President of Technical Operations at American Airlines, where he directs all engineering and maintenance functions. He leads a team of over 15, 000 technicians and support personnel, overseeing the worlds largest commercial fleet. He holds both a BS and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.

His career reflects a deep commitment to the aviation industry, with a strong focus on operational safety and integration. Before his current role, he held several vice president positions at both American Airlines and US Airways, consistently focusing on technical services and operational excellence.

Unique fact: Kevin is responsible for the maintenance and airworthiness of more than 1, 400 mainline and regional aircraft.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President - Technical Operations
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
Personality Overview

How Kevin shows up

Story Driven
Optimistic
Consensus Focused

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Priorities

Topics Kevin cares about

Aviation Maintenance
As SVP of Technical Operations, he is directly responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the entire American Airlines fleet.
Operational Leadership
He leads a massive global team of over 15, 000 employees, demonstrating a focus on large-scale management and team development.
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Career

Work history

1-2019
Senior Vice President - Technical Operations
American Airlines
1-2017 - 1-2019
Vice President - Safety and Operations Integration
American Airlines
11-2015 - 1-2017
Vice President - Operations Integration
American Airlines
9-2009 - 12-2013
Vice President - Technical Services
US Airways
Managing Director - Integration and Compliance
US Airways
In the press

Media appearances

American Airlines names new VPs overseeing Tech Ops, Safety. Featured in Dallas Business Journal
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American Airlines Strengthens Integrated Operations Leadership Team. Featured in American Airlines Newsroom
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Education
1995 - 1996
MBA
University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business
1988 - 1992
BS
University of Pittsburgh
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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