Aircraft Maintenance Technician - DAL

Southwest Airlines • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Line RON Aircraft Maintenance Technician works outside on the ramp during overnight hours to inspect and repair aircraft, check systems, correct issues, and prepare planes for their next flights. The role works closely with Technical Operations and Airport Teams to support safe, on-time flight operations. It involves hands-on aircraft maintenance in a fast-paced environment governed by flight schedules and 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, and shift trading may be available.

The mechanic’s work includes recognized aircraft mechanic duties in company shops, maintenance bases, and stations, including checking, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, fabricating, assembling, welding, erecting, and painting aircraft parts and systems. The role requires reading and following maintenance documentation, documenting completed work, completing required training, maintaining awareness of hazards, and communicating and cooperating with internal and external customers.

The position pays $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 collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Overtime and shift premiums are available. Benefits include free standby travel on open seats for the employee and eligible dependents, a company 401(k) match, potential annual profit sharing, and health insurance options for the employee and eligible dependents beginning on the first day of employment.

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 their A&P license for at least six of the preceding 24 months. Applicants awarded an AMT classification who do not meet this requirement may need to work under AMT supervision for six months and may be required to attend additional training, as operations permit.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Valid Federal A&P Certificates, as required by Federal Law.
• Read and comprehend maintenance procedure manuals, related documents, wire diagrams, blueprints, Aircraft Change Orders, special items, and log write-ups.
• Follow instructions and learn, understand, and comply with maintenance procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Possess sufficient computer skills to access and complete computer-based training modules.
• Work well with others as part of a team and under stressful situations.
• Be able to work rotating shifts, holidays, and overtime.
• Possess the tools required to perform routine aircraft maintenance.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States; no current or future work authorization sponsorship is available.
• Meet physical requirements, including working in cramped, confined, and hazardous areas; regularly lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds; and frequently climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and stooping for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively to support the success of the Company.
• Perform aircraft mechanic work in company shops, maintenance bases, and maintenance stations, including checking, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, fabricating, assembling, welding, erecting, and painting aircraft parts and systems.
• Inspect and repair aircraft on the ramp during overnight hours, check systems, correct issues, and prepare aircraft for their next flights.
• Read and follow maintenance procedures and related technical documentation, rules, and regulations.
• Write accurate and complete summaries of work on required forms and sign to verify the work performed.
• Complete computer-based training and other training requirements in a timely manner.
• Recognize hazardous situations and handle emergencies as needed.
• Perform maintenance in a fast-paced environment under deadlines and flight-schedule constraints.
• Communicate information and instructions in writing, verbally, and by radio; remain alert to moving vehicles and aircraft and use radio equipment effectively.
• Provide friendly service and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties as directed by leaders.
• Meet Company attendance and appearance standards.

Benefits

• Free standby travel on open seats on Southwest flights for employees and eligible dependents.
• Company 401(k) match of up to 9.3% of eligible earnings, subject to plan terms and vesting.
• Potential annual profit-sharing contribution to the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan, subject to plan terms and Company discretion.
• Competitive health insurance for employees and eligible dependents, with options starting from the first day of employment.
• Overtime and shift premiums.

What This Job Offers

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