Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Base Maintenance

Delta Air Lines; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician where your expertise will ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft. This critical role offers a chance to work with cutting-edge technology while maintaining Delta's fleet to the highest standards. You'll play a vital part in ensuring passengers enjoy a seamless travel experience. With a competitive salary and a generous sign-on bonus, this position not only offers the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment but also provides extensive benefits, including career development programs and flight privileges. If you are passionate about aviation and safety, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Comprehensive health benefits

Career development programs

Flight privileges for employees and family

Recognition rewards and awards

Access to discounts and savings programs

Qualifications

• Must have FAA Airframe and Power Plant license and high school diploma.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance and safety protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aircraft and components ensuring safety and compliance.
• Inspect and repair aircraft systems and document maintenance activities.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Safety Protocols

Technical Manual Interpretation

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA Airframe and Power Plant License

Tools

Hand Tools

Testing Equipment

Computer Systems

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Base Maintenance

Pay $38.32 / hour

Location Minneapolis/Minnesota

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 20882
• United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
• TechOps
• 11-May-2023
• Ref #: 20882

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

Delta will be offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus to new hires.

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.

The minimum starting hourly rate for this position is $37.73 with a potential maximum hourly rate of $38.32. The ability to reach the maximum hourly rate is dependent upon several other offered premiums (Examples would include but not limited to - Airframe and Powerplant license, Shift differential, Station location differential, Line Maintenance differential, Skill differential).

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 and life 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
• Holistic Wellbeing 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 service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon 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

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Must have an FAA Airframe and Power Plant license
• 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
• Must have valid driver's license
• Must pass a background check including a government required fingerprint-based criminal history records check
• Must pass a DOT required pre-employment drug screen and thereafter submit to DOT mandated random drug and alcohol testing
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English
• (If transferring internally) Must be performing satisfactorily in present position
• Demonstrates that privacy is a priority when handling personal data.
• Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking and styles.
• Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority.

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