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.
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
Want to help planes stay ready to fly while working out on the ramp? Line RONAircraft Maintenance Techniciansat Southwest work outside on the ramp to inspectand repair planes during overnight hours. They check systems, fix issues,and make sure eachaircraftis ready for its next flight. Working closely with Technical OperationsandAirport Teams, they help keep our schedule running smoothly. This role is perfect for someone who likes hands-on work, being outdoors,and helping Southwest deliver safeand on-time service every day. Check out whatadayasanAMT is like: swais/DayAsAnAMT
Additionaldetails
This role is part ofaCollective BargainingAgreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules,and other job detailsare set throughanagreement with the labor union.
Work schedulesare based on seniorityand may include early mornings, late nights, weekends,and holidays. There may be times when mandatory overtime isrequiredto support flight operations, but therearealso opportunities to trade shiftsand findaschedule that works for you.
U.S. citizenship or currentauthorization to work in the U.S.requiredand no current or future work authorization sponsorshipavailable.
Learn moreabout becominganAircraftMaintenance Technicianand the FAQs: https://careers.southwestair.com/tech-ops
We’recommitted to fair hiring practicesand to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin,age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
*The pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period. **401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule. Match contributions may vary based on the position.
***Profit-sharing contributions are subject to the Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
Pay Rate:
$34.73
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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