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Aircraft Maintenance Technician - SAN

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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 $34.73 per hour*, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. 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) - Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings** - Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan-when Southwest profits, you profit*** - Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents - Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment. - Explore more benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits W a nt to help pl a nes st a y re a dy to fly while working out on the r a mp? Line RON A ircr a ft M a inten a nce Technici a ns a t Southwest work outside on the r a mp to inspect a nd rep a ir pl a nes during overnight hours. They check systems, fix issues, a nd m a ke sure e a ch a ircr a ft is re a dy for its next flight. Working closely with Technic a l Oper a tions a nd A irport Te a ms, they help keep our schedule running smoothly. This role is perfect for someone who likes h a nds-on work, being outdoors, a nd helping Southwest deliver s a fe a nd on-time service every d a y. Check out wh a t a d a y a s a n A MT is like: sw a .is/D a y A s A n A MT A ddition a l det a ils This role is p a rt of a Collective B a rg a ining A greement (CB A ), which me a ns p a y, schedules, a nd other job det a ils a re set through a n a greement with the l a bor union. Work schedules a re b a sed on seniority a nd m a y include e a rly mornings, l a te nights, weekends, a nd holid a ys. There m a y be times when m a nd a tory overtime is required to support flight oper a tions, but there a re a lso opportunities to tr a de shifts a nd find a schedule th a t works for you. U.S. citizenship or current a uthoriz a tion to work in the U.S. required a nd no current or future work a uthoriz a tion sponsorship a v a il a ble. Le a rn more a bout becoming a n A ircr a ft M a inten a nce Technici a n a nd the F A Qs: https://c a reers.southwest a ir.com/tech-ops We're committed to f a ir hiring pr a ctices a nd to m a king employment decisions without reg a rd to r a ce, color, religion, sex, sexu a l orient a tion, gender identity, gender expression, n a tion a l origin, a ge, milit a ry or veter a n st a tus, dis a bility, genetic inform a tion, or other leg a lly protected ch a r a cteristics. 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


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