Aircraft Maintenance Technician - PHX id-958

Department:

Technical Operations

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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 $33.72 to $33.72 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.

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Benefits you’ll love:

Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) 

Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings***

Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***

Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)

Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment

Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

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 Phoenix (PHX) 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: swa.is/DayAsAnAMT

Additional details:

This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and it 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.

Learn more about becoming an Aircraft Maintenance Technician and the FAQs:

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 more)

Required: Must meet the recency of experience requirements of CFR 65.83

To satisfy the recent work experience requirement, the applicant must have been actively working, utilizing their A&P license for at least 6 of the preceding 24 months

As operations permit, applicants who cannot meet this requirement and are awarded an AMT classification, must work under the supervision of an AMT for six months and may also be required to attend additional training

Licensing/Certification

Must possess a valid U.S. Driver's License

Valid Federal A&P Certificates, as required by Federal Law

Physical Abilities

Must be able to perform all job functions within cramped and confined spaces and in hazardous areas

Must be able to lift and move items of up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods of time

Other Qualifications

Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines

Must be a U.S. citizen or have the authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Must possess the tools required to perform routine aircraft maintenance

Must be able to work rotating shifts, holidays, and overtime

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

Pay Rate:

$33.72

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May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.

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