Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) to ensure the safety and proper functioning of its aircraft fleet. This critical TechOps role involves performing inspections and maintenance on various aircraft components, ensuring they adhere to Delta and FAA specifications.

The AMT will document maintenance procedures, perform repairs, and serve as a mentor to other technicians, all while practicing safety-conscious behaviors. Candidates should possess strong technical skills and the ability to operate maintenance equipment effectively.

Qualifications

• Must perform inspections of aircraft components and systems.
• Ability to recommend replacement or repair of aircraft equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical manual interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure the safety of Delta’s fleet.
• Inspect aircraft and components for wear and damage.
• Document all maintenance procedures and repairs.

Job description

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 in the Line classification 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; and document maintenance procedures including component damage, origin, and condition.

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 preventive 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.
• Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.