Aircraft Maintenance Technician - PHX

swa; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly for free on open seats (dependents

Retirement Savings Plan contributions

Health insurance for you and dependets

Profit sharing eligibility

Job summary

Southwest Airlines is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to support ramp operations on overnight shifts. The role involves inspecting and repairing aircraft, coordinating with Technical Operations and Airport Teams, and ensuring on-time departures.

Hands-on maintenance, outdoor work, and strict adherence to safety protocols are required. Ideal candidates will join a team that values reliability, teamwork, and adherence to collective bargaining agreement terms.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and comprehend maintenance procedures manuals and related documents.
• Must be able to follow instructions, learn, understand, and comply with maintenance procedures, rules and regulations.
• Must be able to write accurate and complete summaries of work accomplished on required forms and sign to verify work was performed as indicated.
• Must have sufficient computer skills to access and complete computer based training modules.
• Must be able to meet all training requirements in a timely manner.
• Must be aware of hazardous situations and be able to handle emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Works in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company.
• The work of the Mechanic shall include checks, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, fabricating, assembling, welding, erecting, and painting all parts of aircraft and related systems.
• Must be able to meet physical ability requirements and work in fast-paced conditions to support flight schedules.
• May perform other job duties as directed by Supervisors and lead personnel.

Skills

Maintenance procedures

Wire diagrams

Reading manuals

Computer skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Department: Technical Operations

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

Pay & Benefits:

Pay of $35.77 to $35.77 per hour*, plus $8.50/hr. A&P Premium for A&P licenses. With the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.

Benefits you’ll love:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings***
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment

Explore more Benefits you love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

Want to help planes stay ready to fly while working out on the ramp? Aircraft Maintenance Technicians at Southwest work outside on the ramp to inspect and repair planes during overnight hours. They check systems, fix issues, and make sure each aircraft is ready for its next flight. Working closely with Technical Operations and Airport Teams, they help keep our schedule running smoothly. This role is perfect for someone who likes hands‑on work, being outdoors, and helping Southwest deliver safe and on‑time service every day. Check out what a day as an AMT is like: swa.is/DayAsAnAMT

Additional details

This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules, and other job details are set through an agreement with the labor union.

Work schedules are based on seniority and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. There may be times when mandatory overtime is required to support flight operations, but there are also opportunities to trade shifts and find a schedule that works for you.

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

Learn more about becoming an Aircraft Maintenance Technician and the FAQs: https://careers.southwestair.com/tech-ops

We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Works in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company
• The work of the Mechanic shall include all work generally recognized as Mechanic's work performed by the Company in its airline operations in and about Company shops, maintenance bases, and maintenance stations--including, but not limited to--checks, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, fabricating, assembling, welding, erecting, and painting all parts of aircraft, aircraft engines, radio equipment, instruments, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and machine tool work in connection therewith
• Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders, with all internal and external Customers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read and comprehend maintenance procedures manuals and related documents, wire diagrams, blue prints, Aircraft Change Orders, special items and log write ups
• Must be able to follow instructions, learn, understand, and comply with maintenance procedures, rules and regulations
• Must be able to write accurate and complete summaries of work accomplished on required forms and sign to verify work was performed as indicated
• Must have sufficient computer skills to access and complete computer based training modules
• Must be able to meet all training requirements in a timely manner
• Must be aware of hazardous situations and be able to handle emergencies as neededMust be able to perform well in fast paced environment working under specific deadlines and time constraints to perform aircraft maintenance to meet the demands of the flight schedule
• Must work well with others as part of a team and work under stressful situations
• Must be able to remain alert to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipment effectively
• Must be able to communicate information and instructions in