The Apprentice - Aircraft Support Mechanic (ASM) is a critical TechOps role at Delta Air Lines. In this role, you will get on-the-job training that provides practical experience with the procedures, practices, materials, tools, and equipment generally used. You will serve as part of the crew that helps maintain the proper and safe functioning of Delta’s fleet, ensuring customers have an exceptional travel experience. ASMs will assist Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) in technical or non-technical functions related to aircraft interiors (or other areas as needed).
You will have many opportunities to work with and learn from experienced AMTs, who oversee inspecting, implementing, or overseeing maintenance and alterations of aircraft and aircraft systems.
Under their mentorship, you will develop key knowledge and skills that will help prepare you to become a licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic.
DISCLAIMER: You must currently attend a partnered 147 Accredited school.
Summary of on-the-job training (not comprehensive of all tasks):
- Performs work activities in accordance with established laws, regulations, standards, safety
protocols, and procedures to ensure safety of self and others.
- Shadows AMTs to conduct inspections to locate damage, defects, or wear that may affect safety,
reliability, or customer experience, reporting issues as appropriate.
- Shadows AMTs to test machinery, mechanical equipment, components, and parts for defects to
ensure proper functioning.
- Work alongside AMTs to install, remove, or modify aircraft structures, systems, or components,
following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.
- Work alongside AMTs to repair worn, defective, or damaged parts or components (e.g., seat gears,
tray tables, wiring/electrical), using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
- Reads and interprets technical manuals and guidelines to perform inspections, installations,
repairs, or other work activities.
- Interprets and uses specifications, drawings, blueprints diagrams, schematics, or flow charts to
determine operational methods or sequences and to complete work activities.
- Research manuals, flight logs, or other technical resources to gather information needed to
complete work activities.
- Practices safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedure
The hourly rate for this position is $24.00.
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – 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 chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:
- Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
- 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 3%
- Paid time off including paid personal time
- Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
- Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
- World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
- Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
- Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
- Access to over 500 discounts and specialty savings through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals, discounts on tickets, and more.
What You Need To Succeed (minimum Qualifications)
- Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
- Embraces a diverse set of 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 be enrolled in one of Delta’s 147 A&P partnered schools.
- Must successfully pass a class required Assessment.
- Must be in last semester of completion for FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate program.
- While in the apprenticeship program, continue to attend normal scheduled classes at the 147 A&P partnered school.
- Must have successfully completed the General Knowledge exam and successfully completed either the Airframe or Powerplant Knowledge exam and working to complete the last portion.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to read and write English and comprehend and apply information contained in technical manuals.
- TIME AND ATTENDANCE
- Work schedule will be maintained locally.
- No more than 30 hours per week scheduled.
- Apprenticeship will conclude no later than 6 months from start date.
Apprentice - Aircraft Support Mechanic (BOS)
