Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and inspect Delta's aircraft fleet, engines, and avionics systems in accordance with FAA specifications and safety protocols.
• Perform inspections on aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and tires, to ensure airworthiness.
• Install, remove, or modify aircraft structures and systems using technical drawings, schematics, and engineering orders.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and interpret maintenance logs to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
• Document all preventive and corrective maintenance activities in repair logs and computer systems.
• Use hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment to repair worn or defective parts.

Requirements

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Valid driver's license.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of full-time mechanical or aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience with heavy jet maintenance.
• Prior military experience or experience in the airline industry.
• Prior electronics/avionics experience or an FCC license.
• Current Delta employee status.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with industry-leading profit sharing and performance incentives.
• 401(k) with company contributions up to 9%.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, personal time, and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Domestic and international space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
• Paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Career development programs and holistic wellbeing resources.

About the Company

Delta Air Lines is a leading global airline dedicated to excellence in aviation. Our culture is rooted in our core values of Care, Integrity, Resilience, and Servant Leadership. We strive to provide an exceptional travel experience for our customers while offering our employees a rewarding career with opportunities to see the world.