r/AircraftMechanics

I (22M) applied to Delta's latest A&P opening at LAX and they're offering $47.22/hr, which is a huge step up from my current $28/hr in rotorcraft. I have 5 months under my belt as a rotorcraft mechanic, a year of hotel maintenance experience, and a lot of safety conscious work. That being said, all the job posting is asking for minimally is an A&P cert, passed high school, has a good driving record and is safety conscious.

Not here to ask what my chances are but if you want to chime in on that then cool by me. I am mainly posting because I wanted some up-to-date insight on their hiring process and timeline. I applied April 2, 2026 and finished their online assessment after work on April 3, 2026. Is it true that they can take months to get back to me? I know it is likely too soon to hear back, which is fine, but I would like to mentally gauge how long it could take or if I was quietly rejected and should move on.

My Delta profile now says "Qualifications Under Review", and I have been and plan to continue checking back every day for an update. Does "Qualifications Under Review" mean I passed the assessment and am now just waiting on an interview?

Another strange thing I noticed is that the job posting says February 26, 2026. (Delta A&P Listing) Is it normal for airlines to keep a listing up for over a month?

Any advice and does this job require a lot of math?

got my first AMT job with a regional in ORD about a year ago, as it turns out I'm 100% not a Chicago person(okay the hot dog is good everything else not for me). looking to get back to my home state applied to a few places but silences from most of them. any recommendations companies to look out for good or bad. most of what i see is manufacturing and contract maintenance neither of which I have any real opinions on. any response is a good response if you've got nothing thx for reading!

I lose my office job in August and was thinking of going to fox valley tech and get into this field. Is it an absurd idea to get into this career when I’m approaching 50?

I searched career change and saw posts about it from younger folk, just curious if anyone around my age has done it?

Any insight on 106 Sheetmetal Shop @ IAH?

Overtime?

Schedule?

Pick up shifts?

I’ve doing some research; I’ve heard a lot of negative opinions about AIM. I’m currently living in Las Vegas the closest community college that offers a A&P degree is on phoenix. Is it worth it to leave the state to go to a community college?

Looking for any tips or advice! TYIA

I’m gonna be fresh A&P around November and I’m curious on what the job market for the gov side looks like. Either in the US or outside. Curious about peoples experience or stories they’ve heard.

Side note: used to be in the AF but got medically discharged early on(Crohn’s) so I have the basic security clearance already. Also in the Minneapolis area if that’s important

Was curious if anybody has any experience with the interview process. I applied in January to MEM which is where I’m from I got auto denied then told I was under consideration. I reached out to somebody on linked in a couple of weeks ago and he said he had my resume and they’re still reviewing candidates and hoping to request interviews soon I’m starting to lose hope. I have applied for multiple positions and even MX planner positions trying to get back home with no luck.