Ground Maintenance Mechanic; Stationary - ATL

How you’ll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

At Delta Air Lines, connection is at the heart of everything we do and guides our every action. We strive to welcome and care for all of our customers during their travels with us and aim to deliver an elevated experience.

As a Ground Maintenance Mechanic in a stationary role, you will be part of Delta’s Ground Support Equipment team. This position is responsible for the maintenance of stabilized stationary machinery and equipment—including inspections, minor troubleshooting, repair, removal, replacement, cleaning, and assembly. A minimum of six months in an industrial powered mechanical environment is required, along with knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic disciplines as they apply to industrial powered systems.

• Passenger loading bridges (interior, exterior, console, and dock lights) and interior and exterior painting (including bulb and lens replacement).

• Air handler hoses, adapters, air filters, condensate pans, and indicator bulbs and lenses.

• Gear boxes, bearings and shafts, roller replacements, belt re-lacing, and belts replacements.

• Staff’s baggage handling system (BHS) control rooms and the reconciliation of bag jams to keep BHS flowing.

• Ground power cables and associated clamping/saddles.

• Stationary equipment such as water cabinets, loading bridges, air handling systems, baggage conveyor systems, and 400 Hz gate power.

• Small component repair and build‑up of non‑specialized components on specialized equipment like air conditioning adapters, water cabinet adapters, baggage carousel bumpers, and dock light controllers.

Internal Employees:
Before applying for this position, please reference the company’s Internal Mobility Policy and Residency Policy to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements. You must be in good standing, which includes meeting performance standards and tenure requirements in your current role. For more information, visit the HR portal or contact your manager or HR representative. Compliance with these policies is mandatory for consideration.

• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be proficient in English.
• Ability to lift items weighing between 50 and 70 pounds.
• Be willing to work a fixed and/or rotating schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must achieve a satisfactory score on entry tests structured to determine ability to perform required tasks.

• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply information found in technical documents, manuals, and schematics.
• Strong communication while working as a team and coordinating repairs with other Delta personnel and outside vendors.
• Respond to customers’ needs with minimum direction and perform repairs in time‑sensitive situations.
• Completion of a two‑year degree at a post‑secondary technical school and/or related military experience.

• Competitive salary, industry‑leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
• New hires eligible for up to two weeks of vacation, earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31).
• Eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12‑month period.
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Birthed parents eligible for 12 weeks of paid maternity/parental leave.
• Non‑birthed parents eligible for two weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Family care assistance—fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back‑up care, and programs supporting loved ones in all stages.
• Holistic wellbeing programs for physical, emotional, social, and…