Aircraft Support Mechanic

About the Role

The Aircraft Support Mechanic (ASM) is a critical TechOps role at Delta. In this position, you will serve as part of the crew that helps maintain the proper and safe functioning of Delta’s fleet, ensuring customers have an exceptional travel experience. ASMs work independently or as a team to accomplish tasks and may assist Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) in technical or non-technical functions related to aircraft interiors or other areas as needed. This role is an entry-level mechanic position offering opportunities to work with and learn from experienced AMTs, who inspect, implement, or oversee maintenance and alterations of aircraft and aircraft systems. Under their mentorship, you will develop key knowledge and skills to advance your career at Delta Air Lines.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work activities in accordance with established laws, regulations, standards, safety protocols, and procedures to ensure safety of self and others.
• Conducts inspections to locate damage, defects, or wear that may affect safety, reliability, or customer experience, reporting issues as appropriate.
• Recommends replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment based on inspection.
• Reports issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, or damage to appropriate personnel, as required.
• Tests machinery, mechanical equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
• Installs, removes, or modifies aircraft structures, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.
• Repairs worn, defective, or damaged parts or components (e.g., seat gears, tray tables, wiring/electrical), using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment or systems operation problems.
• Interprets discrepancies or logs (written or verbal) to understand the history and nature of issues, to troubleshoot, and to identify required next steps (e.g., fix, defer, replace).
• Reads and interprets technical manuals and guidelines to perform inspections, installations, repairs, or other work activities.
• Maintains repair logs, documenting all preventative and corrective aircraft maintenance activities.
• Interprets and uses specifications, drawings, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, or flow charts to determine operational methods or sequences and to complete work activities.
• Researches manuals, flight logs, or other technical resources to gather information needed to complete work activities.
• Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have authorization to work in the United States.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

If transferring internally, must be performing satisfactorily in present position.

Qualifications

An Airframe & Powerplant license is preferred.

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 for new hires, earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31).
• 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).