at Southwest Airlines in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Department:Technical Operations
Our Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
Pay & Benefits:
Pay of $32.74 to $32.74 per hour*, plus $8.50/hr. A&P Premium for A&P licenses. With the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.
Benefits you'll love:
Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck **
Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit***
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Job Summary
The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Aircraft Maintenance Technician(Line RON) invests in the future of Southwest's People through their work servicing and maintaining Southwest's all-Boeing fleet - the largest Boeing 737 fleet in the world. This role works collaboratively with fellow AMTs and various Teams in Technical Operations (Tech Ops) and Ground Operations (Ground Ops) in order to ensure an airworthy fleet that will sustain an on-time flight schedule.The Aircraft Maintenance Technician is excited to join our tightknit Chicago (MDW) Team, have the opportunity to learn and grow in their expertise each day, and drive where their career with Heart takes them at Southwest Airlines.Check out what a day as an AMT is like:
Additional details:
A union-based role that includes working assigned shifts based on seniority. Shifts can include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. is required, and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
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We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
Responsibilities
Works in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company
The work of the Mechanic shall include all work generally recognized as Mechanic's work performed by the Company in its airline operations in and about Company shops, maintenance bases, and maintenance stations--including, but not limited to--checks, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, fabricating, assembling, welding, erecting, and painting all parts of aircraft, aircraft engines, radio equipment, instruments, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and machine tool work in connection therewith
Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders, with all internal and external Customers
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be able to read and comprehend maintenance procedures manuals and related documents, wire diagrams, blue prints, Aircraft Change Orders, special items and log write ups
Must be able to follow instructions, learn, understand, and comply with maintenance procedures, rules and regulations
Must be able to write accurate and complete summaries of work accomplished on required forms and sign to verify work was performed as indicated
Must have sufficient computer skills to access and complete computer based training modules
Must be able to meet all training requirements in a timely manner
Must be aware of hazardous situations and be able to handle emergencies as needed
Must be able to perform well in fast paced environment working under specific deadlines and time constraints to perform aircraft maintenance to meet the demands of the flight schedule
Must work well with others as part of a team and work under stressful situations
Must be able to remain alert to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipment effectively
Must be able to communicate information and instructions in writing, verbally or via radio equipment
Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationship with all Internal and External customers
Works in cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company
Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience
Required: 2 years of Aircraft Maintenance Experience, including 1 year of Heavy Jet Aircraft Maintenance Experience (12,500 lbs or... For full info follow application link.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
