Aircraft Maintenance Technician Line RON - MKE

Southwest Airlines • Milwaukee, WI

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Airlines is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Technician for Line RON work in Milwaukee. The role works outdoors on the ramp during overnight hours to inspect and repair aircraft, check systems, resolve issues, and prepare aircraft for their next flights. The Technician works closely with Technical Operations and Airport Teams to support safe, on-time flight operations.

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which sets pay, schedules, and other job details. Schedules are based on seniority and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. Mandatory overtime may be required to support flight operations; shift trading may also be available. The role requires U.S. work authorization, and sponsorship is not available.

Pay is $35.77 per hour, plus an $8.50-per-hour A&P premium for employees with A&P licenses. Future increases may apply under the CBA wage scale. Overtime and shift premiums are available. Southwest describes its workplace as committed to equal opportunity, learning, personal growth, creativity, and innovation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of aircraft maintenance experience, including one year of heavy jet aircraft maintenance experience on aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or more.
• Meet the recency-of-experience requirements of CFR 65.83; applicants must have actively worked using an A&P license for at least six of the preceding 24 months. Applicants who do not meet this requirement and are awarded an AMT classification must, as operations permit, work under an AMT's supervision for six months and may be required to attend additional training.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Valid Federal A&P Certificates, as required by federal law.
• U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States; employment authorization sponsorship is unavailable.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance procedure manuals, related documents, wiring diagrams, blueprints, Aircraft Change Orders, special items, and log write-ups.
• Ability to follow instructions, learn and comply with maintenance procedures, rules, and regulations, and meet training requirements in a timely manner.
• Sufficient computer skills to access and complete computer-based training modules.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and time constraints in a fast-paced environment, including stressful situations and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and use radio equipment.
• Ability to meet Company attendance and appearance standards.
• Possess the tools required to perform routine aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, and overtime.
• Ability to perform job functions in cramped, confined, and hazardous areas; regularly lift and move items up to 50 pounds; and frequently climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively to support the success of the Company.
• Perform mechanic work in airline shops, maintenance bases, and maintenance stations, including checking, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, fabricating, assembling, welding, erecting, and painting aircraft parts and systems.
• Work on aircraft, aircraft engines, radio equipment, instruments, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems, as well as related machine-tool work.
• Inspect and repair aircraft on the ramp, check systems, address issues, and prepare aircraft for their next flights.
• Complete accurate summaries of work performed on required forms and sign to verify the work.
• Follow maintenance procedures, rules, and regulations, and complete required training.
• Remain alert to hazardous situations and moving vehicles or aircraft, and handle emergencies as needed.
• Communicate information and instructions in writing, verbally, and by radio; maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders.

Benefits

• Free travel on any open seat on Southwest flights for the employee and eligible dependents.
• Company contributions to the Retirement Savings Plan of up to 9.3% of eligible earnings.
• Potential annual ProfitSharing contribution to the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan, at the Company's discretion.
• Competitive health insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, including pets; plan coverage options begin on the first day of employment, with 30 days to select and enroll and coverage retroactive to the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED