Aircraft Maintenance Technician - SAN

swa; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly for free on open seats (dependents

401(k) company match up to 9.3%

Profit-sharing potential

Health insurance for you and dependets

Health plan from day one

Job summary

Southwest Airlines is seeking Line RON Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to inspect and repair aircraft on the ramp during overnight hours. You will work with Technical Operations and Airport Teams to keep schedules on track and planes ready for the next flight.

The role requires hands-on outdoor work, adherence to safety procedures, and ability to operate under time constraints. Union wage scale applies and benefits are available from day one.

Qualifications

• Read and comprehend maintenance procedures manuals and related documents.
• Follow instructions, learn, understand, and comply with maintenance procedures, rules and regulations.
• Must be able to write accurate and complete summaries of work; sign to verify.
• 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.
• Must perform well in fast paced environment with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Works in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of the Company.
• The mechanic shall perform checks, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, fabricating, assembling, welding, painting aircraft and related parts.
• Must meet physical ability requirements listed on this description.
• May perform other duties as directed by Leaders, with internal and external Customers.

Skills

Maintenance procedures

Follow instructions

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Blueprints

Wiring diagrams

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 per hour*, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. 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, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
• Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan-when Southwest profits, you profit***
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
• Explore more benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

Want to help planes stay ready to fly while working out on the ramp? Line RON 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

***For external applicants only: Southwest Airlines will not consider your interest for this position if you have been interviewed by phone, virtually, and/or in-person and not selected for the Aircraft Maintenance Technician position at SAN within the last 12 months.

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 needed
• Must be able to perform well in fast paced environment working under specific deadlines and time constraints to perform aircraft ma