Ground Maintenance Mechanic; Motorized - LGA , NY

Position: Ground Maintenance Mechanic (Motorized) - LGA at Delta Air Lines New York, NY
Location: New York

Job Description

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 (GMM) in a motorized role, you will be a part of Delta’s Ground Support Equipment team. This opportunity requires 6 months of experience in a vehicle/heavy equipment maintenance environment and an understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields as they apply to industrial powered systems. A GMM (Motorized) performs similar tasks of a semi-skilled vehicle/heavy equipment maintenance mechanic.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Applies appropriate tooling, equipment, and material to accomplish minor maintenance functions including inspections, minor troubleshooting, repairing, removing, and replacing components on select Ground Support Equipment.
• Assists a Lead Ground Maintenance Technician or a Ground Maintenance Technician on motorized equipment as needed.
• Completes data entry to record work assignments and will connect with other Company personnel as needed.

External Applicants Only – Ground Maintenance Mechanic (Motorized) hired to work at the LGA airport receive a $2,500 sign‑on bonus. You will receive $1,250 after 90 days of employment and the remaining $1,250 after 180 days of employment.

Eligible Delta employees based in New York City (JFK or LGA) can be reimbursed up to $250 per month for specific transportation expenses incurred while traveling to and from work. Employees using public transit, including trains, buses, subways, ferries or van pools to get to and from JFK or LGA may be eligible.

Internal Movement Eligibility

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.

Delta Air Lines will never ask candidates for money throughout our recruitment process, including for any pre‑employment screenings. All email communications with Delta’s recruitment team will come from a Delta email domain. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an outreach from Delta’s recruitment team, you can contact

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embrace 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.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• A detailed understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic subject areas.
• 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.

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a…