Aircraft mechanics work around the clock to keep airline operations safe. Being an aircraft mechanic—also known as an aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) or airframe and powerplant technician (A&P)—can therefore be an interesting and rewarding job for those interested in aviation.
Although aircraft mechanics can work for many different types of employers, many choose to work for an airline. Being employed by a commercial airline comes with many advantages, including competitive salaries and travel benefits.
While airline hiring has slowed down for some roles—as is the case with pilots—many carriers are actively hiring aircraft mechanics.
Which Major U.S. Airlines Are Hiring Mechanics?
Most major airlines in the United States are hiring aircraft mechanics for their maintenance operations.
- Alaska Airlines currently has a job posting for an avionics technician at its Seattle base.
- American Airlines is actively hiring for multiple roles in their tech ops and maintenance team. The legacy carrier has over a dozen postings for technician and maintenance supervisor jobs throughout its network.
- Delta Air Lines is currently hiring aircraft maintenance technicians for its Endeavor Air subsidiary. Delta also has openings for aircraft maintenance apprenticeships for students enrolled at partner schools.
- JetBlue Airways currently has numerous positions open in its technical operations division. The airline is hiring mechanics in multiple locations and also has job postings for supervisory positions.
- United Airlines is hiring maintenance technicians and supervisors throughout its network. There are available jobs in locations ranging from Los Angeles to Guam to Beijing.
Which U.S. Low-Cost Carriers Are Hiring Mechanics?
- Allegiant Air has over a dozen job postings for aircraft maintenance roles across the country, some of which are leadership positions. The airline also has an ongoing talent pool that prospective employees can join.
- Avelo Airlines is hiring aircraft maintenance technicians at multiple bases. The airline has six operating bases split across the East and West Coasts.
- Breeze Airways is also seeking aircraft maintenance technicians and maintenance supervisors at numerous bases. Breeze is even offering hiring bonuses and stipends at certain locations.
- Frontier Airlines has many job postings for aircraft mechanics across the country. The airline’s technical operations division maintains its all-Airbus fleet.
- Sun Country Airlines is hiring aircraft maintenance technicians at its base in Minneapolis. The airline also has seasonal A&P positions available at some outstations.
Which U.S. Regional Airlines Are Hiring Mechanics?
Like their mainline counterparts, many regional carriers are seeking aircraft mechanics.
- Boutique Air is currently seeking aircraft mechanics in Dallas. The airline flies Pilatus PC-12s on a handful of Essential Air Service (EAS) routes around the country.
- Cape Air is hiring airframe and powerplant mechanics in multiple locations. The airline has regional operations in four locations: the Northwest, the Midwest, the Caribbean, and Montana.
- CommuteAir is hiring aircraft maintenance technicians in Lincoln, Nebraska and at Washington-Dulles. The company also has mechanic apprentice positions available.
- Endeavor Air has open positions for aircraft mechanics in multiple locations ranging from Atlanta to Cincinnati to New York.
- Envoy Air is hiring airframe and powerplant mechanics across the country. The airline has 10 maintenance bases from coast to coast.
- GoJet Airlines is hiring aircraft maintenance technicians for multiple bases. The airline is also offering sign on bonuses in St. Louis and Chicago.
- Mesa Airlines is recruiting for multiple maintenance positions. These include line technicians and maintenance managers.
- Piedmont Airlines is seeking airframe and powerplant mechanics in multiple locations. The carrier also has a tuition reimbursement program for aspiring maintenance technicians.
- PSA Airlines is hiring aircraft mechanics in multiple locations. The company has nine bases across the United States.
- Republic Airways is actively hiring aircraft maintenance technicians. The carrier also has apprenticeships for students as well as for military mechanics.
- Silver Airways currently has job postings for aircraft maintenance technicians in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- SkyWest Airlines is seeking line maintenance technicians across its network. The airline is the country’s largest regional carrier with bases across the country. It is also offering hiring bonuses at certain locations.
Which U.S. Cargo and Charter Airlines Are Hiring Mechanics?
- ABX Air is hiring aircraft mechanics in multiple locations throughout its network.
- Ameriflight has multiple job postings for airframe and powerplant mechanics. The company also partners with schools to offer student opportunities for aspiring A&Ps.
- Atlas Air is seeking airframe and powerplant mechanics and is also hiring for other maintenance roles. It also has a job posting for traveling mechanics to repair aircraft in remote locations.
- FedEx Express is actively hiring aircraft mechanics. The airline is the world’s largest cargo carrier.
- Kalitta Air is hiring mechanics and maintenance supervisors in multiple locations. The airline currently flies Boeing 747-400F and Boeing 777F aircraft to destinations across the globe.
- UPS Airlines is also hiring aircraft mechanics throughout its global network. The Louisville-based carrier is one of the world’s largest cargo airlines and flies a diverse fleet of aircraft.
U.S. Airlines Are Hiring Mechanics
Many airlines in the United States are actively hiring mechanics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates five percent growth for aircraft and avionics mechanics through 2033.
Meanwhile, aviation training company CAE projects a need for 138,000 aircraft mechanics globally by 2033. There are therefore many opportunities for aspiring aircraft mechanics.
Credit: flyingmag.com
