Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Line RON

About the Company

Southwest Airlines commits to giving Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth, encourages creativity and innovation, and treats Employees with the same concern, respect and caring it expects them to show every Customer.

Role Overview

Line RON (remain overnight) Aircraft Maintenance Technicians work outside on the ramp, inspecting and repairing aircraft during overnight hours, checking systems and fixing issues so each aircraft is ready for its next flight. They work closely with Technical Operations and Airport Teams. Technical Operations department; Job ID R-2026-74485.

The role is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, so pay, schedules and other details are set with the union. Schedules are seniority-based and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required, with opportunities to trade shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• All work generally recognised as Mechanic's work in Southwest shops, maintenance bases and stations, including checks, dismantling, overhauling, repairing, fabricating, assembling, welding, erecting and painting all parts of aircraft, engines, radio equipment, instruments, electrical and hydraulic systems, plus related machine tool work
• Work cooperatively with all internal and external customers
• Other duties as directed

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Read and understand maintenance manuals, wire diagrams, blueprints, Aircraft Change Orders, special items and log write-ups
• Follow and comply with maintenance procedures, rules and regulations
• Write accurate, complete work summaries on required forms and sign to verify the work
• Computer skills for computer-based training; complete training on time
• Handle hazards and emergencies; work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment and under stress
• Stay alert to moving vehicles and aircraft; communicate in writing, verbally and by radio
• Work in cramped, confined and hazardous areas; lift up to 50 lbs regularly; climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop frequently
• Own the tools required for routine aircraft maintenance
• Work rotating shifts, holidays and overtime; meet appearance and attendance standards
• U.S. citizen or authorised to work in the U.S.; no sponsorship available; at least 18 years old

Licences & Qualifications

• Valid Federal A&P certificates
• Valid U.S. driver's licence

Experience

• 2 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including 1 year on heavy jet aircraft (12,500 lbs or more)
• Must meet the recent experience requirements of CFR 65.83: actively working with the A&P licence for at least 6 of the preceding 24 months
• Where operations permit, applicants awarded an AMT classification without meeting this must work under AMT supervision for six months and may need additional training

What We Offer

• Pay of $35.77 per hour, plus an $8.50 per hour A&P premium; future increases per the collective bargaining agreement wage scale
• Overtime and shift premium opportunities
• Free space-available travel on all Southwest flights for you and eligible dependents
• Company retirement contributions of up to 9.3% of eligible earnings and potential annual profit-sharing (subject to vesting and company discretion)
• Competitive health insurance for you and eligible dependents (including pets), with coverage available from day one

Additional Information

Job posting end date: 16 November 2026. Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Save a copy of this description, as it will not be available after you apply.