Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Description

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.  AMTs maintain aircraft, aircraft engines, and aircraft components and avionics systems according to Delta and FAA specifications; perform inspections during assembly of parts and after repair or installation of components; document maintenance procedures including component damage, origin, and condition; and practice safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.   Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks):  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 other 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, as required.  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., damaged gaskets, lines and couplings, cables, and pulleys), using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.   Inspects completed work to certify that maintenance adheres to standards and procedures, and that aircraft are ready for operation.   Interprets discrepancies or logs (written or verbal) to understand history and nature of issue, to troubleshoot issue, and to identify required next steps (e.g., fix, defer, replace).   Researches, reads, and interprets technical manuals and guidelines to perform inspections, installations, repairs, or other work activities.   Reviews maintenance records to determine if service and maintenance checks, repairs, and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals.   Maintains repair logs, documenting all preventative 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 enter, document, access, receive, or communicate information.

Requirements

• Must have an FAA Airframe and Power Plant license  Must have valid driver's license   Must read, write, speak, and understand English  (If transferring internally) Must be performing  satisfactorily in present positionDemonstrates that privacy is a priority when  handling personal data.Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking and  styles.Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data. Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency. Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.Qualified applications with an arrest or conviction record(s) will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Based on the position you are considered for, this may include a review for the following but not limited to criminal, employment, residential and motor vehicle record history, license or credential verification, drug testing, reference checks, or medical examinations and SIDA eligibility as defined in accordance with 49 CFR 1544.229.
• 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