How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
As a Surface Preparation Technician, you will utilize steam, detergents, acids, chemicals, blast media and automated equipment to completely clean and prepare engine, APU, and landing gear parts for NDT inspections and repairs. In this role, you will be required to learn all processes and functions within the shop and be willing to help with other functions when necessary.
Employees may be subject to changing and/or rotating shifts as needed to support the maintenance operation. This position requires inside as well as outside work depending on the task. In addition to the basic requirements for a Surface Preparation Technician, the following will apply. An employee must be classified as a permanent full-time employee in Department 271 for a minimum of one year. They must also demonstrate a proficiency in the shop operations in all areas of the department as outlined by SOJTs for the shop.
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Additionally, successful candidates:
• Must practice safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.
• Read and write English and be able to comprehend and apply information contained in technical manuals
• Meet the physical requirement which qualify a person to perform essential job functions including the ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Possess basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic disciplines as they apply to aircraft systems.
• Should be able to multi-task and work under pressure
The minimum starting hourly rate for this position is $ 19.57 with a potential maximum hourly rate of $20.16. The ability to reach the maximum hourly rate is dependent upon several other offered premiums (Examples would include but not limited to - Airframe and Powerplant license, Shift differential, Station location differential, Line Maintenance differential, Skill differential).
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 9%
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
- Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
- Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
- 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, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
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.
- Be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
- Formal mechanical/technical training or background is preferred