What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice - Aircraft Support Mechanic (BOS) position at Delta Air Lines, Inc.?
The Apprentice - Aircraft Support Mechanic (ASM) is a critical TechOps role at Delta Air Lines. In this role, you will get on-the-job training that provides practical experience with the procedures, practices, materials, tools, and equipment generally used. You will serve as part of the crew that helps maintain the proper and safe functioning of Delta’s fleet, ensuring customers have an exceptional travel experience. ASMs will assist Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) in technical or non-technical functions related to aircraft interiors (or other areas as needed).
You will have many opportunities to work with and learn from experienced AMTs, who oversee inspecting, implementing, or overseeing maintenance and alterations of aircraft and aircraft systems.
Under their mentorship, you will develop key knowledge and skills that will help prepare you to become a licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic.
DISCLAIMER: You must currently attend a partnered 147 Accredited school.
Summary of on-the-job training (not comprehensive of all tasks):
• Performs work activities in accordance with established laws, regulations, standards, safety
protocols, and procedures to ensure safety of self and others.
• Shadows AMTs to conduct inspections to locate damage, defects, or wear that may affect safety,
reliability, or customer experience, reporting issues as appropriate.
• Shadows AMTs to test machinery, mechanical equipment, components, and parts for defects to
ensure proper functioning.
• Work alongside AMTs to install, remove, or modify aircraft structures, systems, or components,
following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.
• Work alongside AMTs to repair worn, defective, or damaged parts or components (e.g., seat gears,
tray tables, wiring/electrical), using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals and guidelines to perform inspections, installations,
repairs, or other work activities.
• Interprets and uses specifications, drawings, blueprints diagrams, schematics, or flow charts to
determine operational methods or sequences and to complete work activities.
• Research manuals, flight logs, or other technical resources to gather information needed to
complete work activities.
• Practices safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedure
The hourly rate for this position is $24.00.