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Aircraft Maintenance Technician 1

Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, GA, United States


How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
At Delta, our people power our purpose. As an Aircraft Maintenance Technician I, you’ll help ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of our fleet by supporting the repair and restoration of aircraft engines and components. You’ll work hands‑on with parts and equipment while collaborating with a skilled, safety‑focused team.

In this role, you’ll contribute to work that matters—supporting operational excellence while continuously learning and growing in a team‑oriented environment. You’ll be responsible for:

Cleaning, inspecting, repairing, and restoring aircraft engines and components

Performing tasks such as removal, replacement, blending, burnishing, blasting, weighing, and coating

Conducting inspections during rework and accurately documenting maintenance procedures, part origin, and condition

Working collaboratively with Aircraft Maintenance Technicians and welders to return parts to a serviceable condition

Performing all work in compliance with Delta, OEM, and FAA standards

Demonstrating safety‑conscious behaviors in all operational processes

Work Schedule
This role requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed. Specific duties may vary by location and operational needs.

Qualifications
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

An FAA Powerplant (P) Certificate

Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to operate and adjust aviation shop equipment to meet quality and tolerance standards

Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical documentation such as manuals, diagrams, wiring schematics, and blueprints

A demonstrated commitment to following safe work practices

Ability to learn and apply new skills, procedures, and policies in a changing environment

Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team

Flexibility to manage shifting priorities and multiple work demands

Internal candidates – Must be meeting performance expectations in their current role. For additional information, please visit the HR portal or contact your manager or HR representative.

Benefits

Competitive pay, industry‑leading profit sharing, and performance incentives

401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%

Paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal time, maternity, and parental leave

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, and life insurance

Family care support including fertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance, lactation support, and back‑up care

Holistic wellbeing programs supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial health

Access to an employee assistance program for you and your household, free financial coaching, and mental health resources

Domestic and international space‑available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members

Career development programs to support long‑term growth

Opportunities to engage in community service, sustainability initiatives, and carbon‑reduction efforts

Business Resource Groups to foster inclusion, connection, and shared perspectives

Recognition through the Unstoppable Together rewards platform

Access to 500+ discounts and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks, including travel, insurance, legal services, and childcare

Starting pay: $36.47 per hour

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / affirmative action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the accommodations team.

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