Sun Country Airlines
Sun Country Airlines

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Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support This position is represented by the Aircraft Mechanics ... The Traveling Tech is responsible for maintaining Sun Country Airlines' aircraft in an airworthy ...

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Minneapolis, MN

$39.10K - $44.90K/yr

Description About Sun Country Airlines We're not your average airline. We're agile, resilient, and ... Perform pre dock, daily work-in progress and post dock surveillance of SCA aircraft undergoing ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Aircraft Mechanic, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Aircraft Mechanic, you need a solid understanding of aircraft systems, mechanical aptitude, and typically an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification or equivalent. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, maintenance management software, and adherence to aviation safety regulations are essential for the role. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for ensuring precision and teamwork. These competencies are vital for maintaining aircraft safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance in a high-stakes environment.

What are some typical challenges Aircraft Mechanics face when diagnosing and repairing aircraft systems?

Aircraft Mechanics often encounter complex diagnostic challenges due to the intricate nature of aircraft systems and the need for strict adherence to safety regulations. Troubleshooting issues can involve working with advanced avionics, hydraulics, or engines, and sometimes problems are intermittent or have multiple potential causes. Mechanics must also keep up with changing technology and maintain meticulous documentation for every maintenance action. Collaborating with engineers, pilots, and maintenance planners is common to ensure that all repairs meet regulatory and safety standards, making teamwork and communication critical skills for success in this role.

What are aircraft mechanics?

Aircraft mechanics are skilled technicians responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing airplanes and helicopters to ensure they are safe and airworthy. They work on various aircraft systems, including engines, landing gear, brakes, and electrical components. Aircraft mechanics follow strict safety regulations and use specialized tools to diagnose and fix issues. They often work for airlines, private aviation companies, or the military, and must be certified by relevant aviation authorities, such as the FAA in the United States.

Do workers at Sun Country Airlines get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
80% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Does Sun Country Airlines pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
71% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 36% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 45% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 18% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do workers at Sun Country Airlines worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
38% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do Sun Country Airlines workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
54% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it for Sun Country Airlines workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
70% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Sun Country Airlines?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
36% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do Sun Country Airlines managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
36% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do workers at Sun Country Airlines do extra work that they don't get paid for?

Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
36% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Sun Country Airlines?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at Sun Country Airlines feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at Sun Country Airlines get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
67% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Sun Country Airlines?

Some people feel stressed out here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at Sun Country Airlines enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
85% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do people at Sun Country Airlines recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
60% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Sun Country Airlines?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Sun Country Airlines?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 53% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people think Sun Country Airlines’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Sun Country Airlines is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Infographic showing various Aircraft Mechanic job openings at Sun Country Airlines in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Traveling Technician

$99.02K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Sun Country Airlines rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 26 rated airlines


Job description

Description

About Sun Country Airlines

We're not your average airline. We're agile, resilient, and full of unique opportunity. Here, you can grow as part of an ambitious team that safely and collectively supports each other, our travelers, and our community. Together, we're making travel more attainable.

With more than 40 years of Minnesota roots, we're a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as charter and cargo operations around the world. At Sun Country, you'll be part of a growing airline and an enthusiastic team focused on connecting our community with their favorite people and places.

Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at an exciting and growing company, as an Traveling Tech you'll enjoy these benefits and more:

  • Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
  • PPO and high deductible health plans
  • Health savings account and Flexible Spending Account
  • Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
  • Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support

This position is represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association. The compensation schedule is based on the collective bargaining agreement.

Traveling Tech Overview:

The Traveling Tech is responsible for maintaining Sun Country Airlines' aircraft in an airworthy condition at outstations where there is no Sun Country Airlines staffed maintenance personnel. This position will also be responsible for MSP Hangar maintenance in the event no rover trips are available.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Performs scheduled maintenance checks and task cards on Sun Country Airlines' aircraft (i.e., tire pressure checks, RON checks, layover checks).
  • Performs unscheduled maintenance to correct the aircraft's logbook discrepancies.
  • Coordinate and reports all maintenance activities and delays to Maintenance Control.
  • Acts as Sun Country Airlines' maintenance representative when an outside vendor is contracted to perform maintenance on a Sun Country Airlines' aircraft.
  • Perform hangar maintenance (MSP) in the event no rover trips are available.
  • Conduct all tasks in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulatory requirements, programmatic standards, and with any internal policies and procedures identified by Sun Country Airlines.
  • Assists in any other duties as directed by the Manager Maintenance Control.
  • Any other duties assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

  • Previous A&P experience
  • A&P License
  • Highly motivated and self-starter
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision under stressful situations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two Years line maintenance
  • 2 years 737 NG jet experience
  • 737 NG Familiarization Class
  • 2 years' experience in aircraft structural repair

Compensation:

$99,018.00. This is the base compensation hiring range for this role.

Classification:

Full-time, Exempt

Working Location:

This position is open in Minneapolis, MN. 100% travel is required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Work Environment:

This job operates in the maintenance hangar and ramp area. This role is routinely exposed to all weather elements.

Physical Demands:

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds. Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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