Join the Delta Airlines Team as an Airplane Maintenance Technician
At Delta Airlines, we're committed to providing our customers with an exceptional travel experience. As a leader in the aviation industry, we're dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. We're now seeking an experienced Airplane Maintenance Technician to join our team in Atlanta, GA.
About the Role
As an Airplane Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the airworthiness of our fleet. You'll be responsible for performing routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections on our aircraft, as well as troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of a world-renowned airline.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform all work activities in accordance with established regulations, guidelines, rules, safety protocols, and procedures to ensure the safety of self and others.
- Assess airplane or airplane parts, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, tires, and engines for damage, defects, corrosion, or other wear to ensure airworthiness.
- Recommend substitution, repair, or modification of airplane hardware based on inspection findings.
- Report issues, breakdowns, unusual wear, or damage to the appropriate workforce, as required.
- Install, remove, or modify airplane designs, systems, or parts, following drawings, schematics, diagrams, engineering requests, and technical publications.
- Repair worn, faulty, or damaged parts or components (e.g., damaged gaskets, lines and couplings, cables, and pulleys), using hand tools, checks, and testing equipment.
- Evaluate finished work to confirm that maintenance adheres to guidelines and procedures, and that airplanes are ready for operation.
- Interpret inconsistencies or logs (written or verbal) to understand the history and nature of the issue, to troubleshoot the issue, and to identify potential next steps (e.g., repair, concede, replace).
- Research, read, and interpret technical manuals and guidelines to perform inspections, installations, repairs, or other work activities.
- Review maintenance records to determine whether service and maintenance checks, repairs, and updates were performed at prescribed intervals.
- Maintain fixed logs, recording all preventive and corrective airplane maintenance activities.
- Act as a technical expert or coach by providing guidance and corrective recommendations to others.
- Utilize computers, computer systems, and other technologies to enter, record, access, retrieve, or convey information.
Essential Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications:
- Possess an FAA Airframe and Power Plant Permit.
- Hold a valid driver's permit.
- Pass a personal investigation, including a government-required fingerprint-based criminal history records check.
- Pass a DOT-required pre-work drug screen and subsequently submit to DOT-mandated random drug and alcohol testing.
- Read, write, speak, and understand English (if moving internally).
- Perform satisfactorily in the present position.
- Demonstrate that safety is paramount while handling personal data.
- Embrace a diverse array of people, thinking, and styles.
- Consistently prioritize safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
- Possess a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
- Be at least 18 years old and have authorization to work in the US.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications will give you a competitive edge:
- One year of regular employment experience.
- Prior military experience.
- Previous work experience in the aircraft industry.
- Status as a current Delta representative.
- One year of mechanical experience (beyond educational experience).
- One year of airplane maintenance experience (beyond educational experience).
- One year of heavy stream maintenance experience (beyond educational experience).
- Prior electronics/avionics experience or FCC permit.
What We Offer
At Delta Airlines, we're committed to supporting the well-being and success of our employees. Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect:
- Competitive compensation, industry-leading profit-sharing project, and performance incentives.
- 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
- Paid time off, including vacations, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave.
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, and life benefits.
- Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized backup care, and programs that support family members at all stages.
- Holistic Well-being programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
- Domestic and international space-available flight benefits for employees and eligible family members.
- Career development programs to achieve your long-term professional goals.
- Employee resource groups to connect employees with common interests and promote inclusivity.
- Recognition awards and grants through the platform Relentless Together.
- Access to over 500 discounts, special savings, and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks.
Company Culture
At Delta Airlines, our culture is rooted in a shared commitment to living our values - Care, Integrity, Flexibility, Employee Initiative, and Teamwork - every day, in everything we do. We're dedicated to creating a work environment that's inclusive, supportive, and empowering. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to helping them succeed and grow in their careers.
Career Growth Opportunities
As an Airplane Maintenance Technician at Delta Airlines, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. We'll provide you with the training and resources you need to succeed, and we'll support your growth and development every step of the way.
Work Environment
We're committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all our employees. As an Airplane Maintenance Technician, you'll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, strong technical skills, and excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Compensation and Benefits
We're offering a competitive salary of $27-$35 per hour, depending on experience. In addition to your salary, you'll be eligible for a range of benefits, including those listed above.
Conclusion
If you're a skilled and experienced Airplane Maintenance Technician looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Delta Airlines. We're committed to supporting the success and well-being of our employees, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and challenging career with Delta Airlines.
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