Aircraft Maintenance Technician (DFW)

Sun Country Airlines; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Travel privileges

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Sun Country Airlines is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on keeping the Sun Country fleet airworthy, troubleshooting and repairing aircraft to Sun Country standards, and ensuring all maintenance paperwork and TRAX entries are completed accurately.

You will work with a team in a maintenance hangar/ramp environment, following regulatory requirements and Sun Country policies. The position is full-time, non-exempt with benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A&P license is required for the role.
• Acceptable driving record is required.
• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter.
• Excellent communication, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision under stress and during challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft to Sun Country Airlines standards.
• Complete maintenance paperwork accurately for all work performed.
• Enter log items, NRTCs and task cards into TRAX.
• Identify and report issues that could impact daily maintenance operations.
• Communicate with Maintenance Station Supervisor during maintenance procedures.
• Maintain an up-to-date OJT file.
• Assist with training of newly hired personnel.
• Keep maintenance facilities clean and organized.
• Move and park aircraft as operations warrant.
• Move ground equipment as needed for maintenance operations.
• Perform all tasks safely, following regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Work under stress

Self-starter

Motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalence

A&P license

Valid US driver’s license

Job description

We’re not your average airline. We’re agile, resilient, and full of unique opportunity. Here, you can grow as part of an ambitious team that safely and collectively supports each other, our travelers, and our community. Together, we're making travel more attainable.

With more than 40 years of Minnesota roots, we're a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as charter and cargo operations around the world. At Sun Country, you'll be part of a growing airline and an enthusiastic team focused on connecting our community with their favorite people and places.

Benefits

Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at an exciting and growing company, as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, you’ll enjoy these benefits and more:

• Competitive hourly rate to start plus overtime
• Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
• PPO and high deductible health plans
• Health savings account and Flexible Spending Account
• Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
• 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
• Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support

This position is represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association. The compensation schedule is based on the collective bargaining agreement.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician Overview

The primary responsibilities of the Aircraft Mechanic Outstation is ensuring the ongoing airworthiness of the Sun Country Airlines fleet of aircraft.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft to Sun Country Airlines standards.
• Correctly complete paperwork for maintenance performed on aircraft.
• Enter all log items, NRTCs, and task cards into TRAX.
• Identify and report problems that could impact daily maintenance operations.
• Communicate with Maintenance Station Supervisor during all maintenance procedures.
• Maintain an up-to-date OJT file.
• Assist with training of newly hired individuals, as necessary.
• Accomplish housekeeping of maintenance facilities, as required.
• Move and park aircraft as operations warrant.
• Move and position ground equipment as needed for the maintenance operation.
• Conduct all tasks in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulatory requirements, programmatic standards, and with any internal policies and procedures identified by Sun Country Airlines.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A&P license required
• Acceptable driving record required
• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving skills
• Work effectively with minimal supervision under stressful situations
• Qualified candidates must pass a criminal history background check as well as a pre-employment drug test
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Preferred Skills

• 2 years line maintenance preferred
• 2 years 737NG jet experience preferred
• 737NG Familiarization Class preferred
• 2 years experience in aircraft structural repair preferred
• Valid US Passport preferred

Compensation

$38.75 USD per hour. This is the base compensation hiring range for this role.

Classification

Full-time, Non-exempt

Working Location

This position is open in Dallas, TX.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in the maintenance hangar and ramp area. This role is routinely exposed to all weather elements.

Physical Demands

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds. Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.