Aircraft Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) is a critical role at Delta, ensuring the proper and safe functioning of Delta’s fleet for an exceptional customer travel experience. AMTs in the Line classification maintain aircraft, engines, components, and avionics systems according to Delta and FAA specifications, perform inspections, and document maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Installs, removes, or modifies aircraft structures, systems, or components using drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.
• Repairs worn, defective, or damaged parts or components using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Inspects completed work to certify that maintenance adheres to standards and procedures, ensuring aircraft are ready for operation.
• Interprets discrepancies or logs to understand the history and nature of issues, troubleshoot, and identify required next steps.
• Researches, reads, and interprets technical manuals and guidelines to perform inspections, installations, repairs, or other work activities.
• Reviews maintenance records to verify service checks, repairs, and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals.
• Maintains repair logs, documenting all preventive 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 document, access, receive, or communicate information.
• Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.

Requirements

• FAA Airframe and Power Plant license.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• At least 18 years of age with authorization to work in the United States.
• Demonstrates prioritization of privacy, safety, and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• (If transferring internally) Must be performing satisfactorily in present position.

Skills

Preferred qualifications that provide a competitive edge:

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit-sharing program, and performance incentives.
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation (earned for use in the following vacation year).
• Up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period.
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/parental leave for birthing parents; 2 weeks for non-birthing parents.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs for loved ones in all stages.
• Holistic Wellbeing programs supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including an employee assistance program, free financial coaching, and mental health resources.
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
• Career development programs to achieve long-term career goals.
• World-wide partnerships for community service and sustainability initiatives.
• Business Resource Groups connecting employees with common interests to promote inclusion.
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings, and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks (e.g., car and hotel rentals, auto/home/pet insurance, legal services, and childcare).