AMT - Avionics - Component Maintenance

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Profit sharing

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off

Health benefits

Flight privileges

Job summary

Delta Air Lines in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to maintain avionics components, perform inspection, testing, and repairs, and keep accurate records to support parts tracking and costs.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to read manuals, and willingness to work rotating or fixed shifts; IPC soldering certification within 12 months; two years of bench avionics repair experience preferred and FAA safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Reads and applies information in technical manuals.
• Must read/write English.
• Must maintain safety and security of self and others.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection, test, and repair of avionics/electronic components.
• Performs component-level repairs (transistors, resistors, capacitors).
• Documents maintenance records and parts tracking.
• Adheres to Delta policies and standards.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment.
• Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all processes.

Skills

Read technical manuals

English literacy

Safety oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

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.

Summary Of Responsibilities (not Comprehensive Of All Tasks)

• Performs maintenance including but not limited to inspection, test, and repair of aircraft avionic/electronic components in an avionics bench repair environment in accordance with Delta-approved manuals and methods.
• Performs repairs to the component level (e.g., transistor, resistor, capacitor, etc.) replacement.
• Performs appropriate computer functions and provides documentation to ensure that maintenance records, parts tracking and costs may be accurately recorded.
• Must adhere to all Delta policies and standards.
• Ensures a safe, clean and compliant work environment is maintained.
• Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Must be able to read and write English and be able to comprehend and apply information contained in technical manuals.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Must be willing to work rotating or fixed shifts.
• 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.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
• Must achieve a satisfactory score on the mechanical aptitude test which is structured to determine the ability to perform essential job functions.
• As required by the FAA for all persons in safety-sensitive positions, candidates selected for this position are subject to a drug test.
• Should be able to meet the physical requirements which qualify a person to perform essential job functions, including the ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Must have at least two years of bench avionics/electronics component repair experience or a minimum of 21 months of academic training specializing in avionics/electronics component repair.
• Must pass Avionics Evaluation Test administered by Avionics management that measures the ability to read electronic schematics, identify electronic components, discuss electronic circuit operation and operate analog and digital meters.
• Must be able to obtain IPC-7711/7721 soldering certification through Module 5 within 12 months of assignment.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• FCC license is preferred.

Benefits And Perks To Help You Keep Climbing

• Delta’s culture is grounded in our shared values of Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork . We believe our people are our success, and we are committed to sharing that success with our employees.
• Here’s what you can expect when you join Delta:
• Competitive pay, industry‑leading profit sharing, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal time, maternity, and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, and life insurance
• Family care support including fertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance, lactation support, and back‑up care
• Holistic wellbeing programs supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial health
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your household, free financial coaching, and mental health resources
• Domestic and international space‑available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to support long‑term growth
• Opportunities to engage in community service, sustainability initiatives, and carbon‑reduction efforts
• Business Resource Groups to foster inclusion, connection, and shared perspectives
• Recognition through the Unstoppable Together rewards platform
• Access to 500+ discounts and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks , including travel, insurance, legal services, and childcare