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Overview

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Southwest Airlines is responsible for inspecting and repairing aircraft during overnight hours, ensuring they are ready for flights. The role emphasizes hands-on work outdoors and collaboration with Technical Operations and Airport Teams to maintain safe and on-time service.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect and repair aircraft systems and components.
  • Perform checks, dismantling, overhauling, and fabricating parts.
  • Work in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of the company.
  • Follow maintenance procedures and comply with regulations.
  • Write accurate summaries of work performed.
  • Handle emergencies and hazardous situations as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and customers.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 2 years of Aircraft Maintenance Experience, including 1 year of Heavy Jet Aircraft Maintenance Experience.
  • Must meet recency of experience requirements of CFR 65.83.
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License required.
  • Valid Federal A&P Certificates required.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance

Additional Information

  • Work schedules may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required.
  • This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
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How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

At roughly $36/hr, this posting sits about 19% above the $30/hr median for welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ — toward the top of a $25–$39/hr middle band drawn from 95 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 72% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

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