Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia | Department:
Tech Ops | Published: 20-Apr-2026 | Starting Pay: $37.77 per hour

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

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

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Delta’s culture is grounded in our shared values of Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork. We believe our people are our success, and we are committed to sharing that success with our employees.

• 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

What you need to succeed:

• 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.

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