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Southwest Airlines aircraft mechanic jobs & pay scale

Southwest Airlines has no open aviation-maintenance roles on the board right now.

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§ Pay scale · 2026
Top hourly rate
$67.66/hr
Top annual (2,080 hrs)
$140,732/yr
Years to top of scale
5
Union
AMFA

↳ Top-of-scale aircraft maintenance technician pay, including license and line premiums where they apply. Source: our 2026 aircraft mechanic salary guide → · checked 2026-09-14

§ How to get hired at Southwest Airlines

Southwest's aircraft maintenance technicians are represented by AMFA and work an all-737 fleet, so type experience on the 737 family carries real weight. Openings post on the Southwest careers site and require the A&P certificate. Technicians reach top of scale in 5 years.

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