Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Health benefits

Flight benefits

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) within TechOps to maintain the fleet in accordance with Delta and FAA specifications. The role covers aircraft, engines, avionics, and components, focusing on safety, quality, and reliability.

You will perform inspections, document maintenance, troubleshoot discrepancies, and mentor less experienced staff while upholding Delta's safety culture and service standards.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Is at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance on aircraft, engines, components, and avionics per Delta and FAA specs.
• Inspects aircraft and components for wear, damage, or defects to ensure airworthiness.
• Documents maintenance procedures and history for traceability.

Skills

English language

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) is a critical TechOps role at Delta. In this role, you will maintain the proper and safe functioning of Delta’s fleet, ensuring customers have an exceptional travel experience. AMTs maintain aircraft, aircraft engines, and aircraft components and avionics systems according to Delta and FAA specifications; perform inspections during assembly of parts and after repair or installation of components; document maintenance procedures including component damage, origin, and condition; and practice safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.

Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks):

• Performs all work activities in accordance with established laws, regulations, standards, safety protocols, and procedures to ensure safety of self and others.

• Inspects aircraft or aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, tires, and engines for damage, defects, corrosion, or other wear to ensure airworthiness.

• Recommends replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment based on inspection.

• Reports issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, or damage to appropriate personnel, as required.

• Installs, removes, or modifies aircraft structures, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.

• Repairs worn, defective, or damaged parts or components (e.g., damaged gaskets, lines and couplings, cables, and pulleys), using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.

• Inspects completed work to certify that maintenance adheres to standards and procedures, and that aircraft are ready for operation.

• Interprets discrepancies or logs (written or verbal) to understand history and nature of issue, to troubleshoot issue, and to identify required next steps (e.g., fix, defer, replace).

• Researches, reads, and interprets technical manuals and guidelines to perform inspections, installations, repairs, or other work activities.

• Reviews maintenance records to determine if service and maintenance checks, repairs, and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals.

• Maintains repair logs, documenting all preventative and corrective aircraft maintenance activities.

• Serves as a technical expert or mentor by providing advice and corrective recommendations to others.

• Uses computers, computer systems, and other technology to enter, document, access, receive, or communicate information.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

Must have valid driver's license Must read, write, speak, and understand English

(If transferring internally) Must be performing satisfactorily in present position

Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• One year of full-time work experience

• Prior military experience

• Prior work experience in the airline industry

• Status as a current Delta employee

• One year of mechanical experience (outside of educational experience)

• One year of aircraft maintenance experience (outside of educational experience)

• One year of heavy jet maintenance experience (outside of educational experience)

• Prior electronics/avionics experience or FCC license

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives

• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision,short/long term disability andlife benefits

• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages

• HolisticWellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health

• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members

• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals

• World-wide partnerships to engage in community serviceand innovative goals created to focus on sustainability andreducing ourcarbon footprint

• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies

• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together

• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare

Starting pay: $44.77 per hour

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please click here