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Delta Air Lines · 4 hours ago

Aircraft Support Mechanic

Delta Air Lines is a major airline company seeking an Aircraft Support Mechanic to maintain the proper and safe functioning of its fleet. The role involves conducting inspections, performing repairs, and ensuring safety protocols are followed to enhance customer travel experience.

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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 history and nature of issue, to troubleshoot issue, 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

Qualification

Airframe & Powerplant licenseTechnical manual interpretationAircraft systems troubleshootingSafety protocols adherenceRepairMaintenance skillsDiversity appreciationTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

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
Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States
High School Diploma, GED or High School Equivalency
Must have valid driver's license
Must read, write, speak, and understand English
(If transferring internally) Must be performing satisfactorily in present position
Demonstrates that privacy is a priority when handling personal data

Preferred

An Airframe & Powerplant license

Benefits

Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31).
In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period.
10 paid holidays per calendar year.
Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave.
Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave.
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance benefits.
Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages.
Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health.
Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals.
World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint.
Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies.
Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.
Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.

Company

Delta Air Lines

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Delta Air Lines is a technical airline company that focuses on safety, innovation, reliability, and customer experience.

H1B Sponsorship

Delta Air Lines has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (150)
2024 (137)
2023 (108)
2022 (178)
2021 (71)
2020 (148)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Barclays Bank
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt
2007-05-03IPO

Leadership Team

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Edward Bastian
Chief Executive Officer
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Daniel Janki
CFO
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