Join Delta Airlines in Fort Lee,NJ,USA as a Maintenance Utility
Posted on October 24, 2025
Your Next Step in Fort Lee, NJ, USA
Fast Facts
- Pay: $21/Hour (approx. $45.4k/Year)
 - Location: Fort Lee, NJ, USA, NJ
 - Clear growth pathways at our Fort Lee, NJ, USA office.
 - Job Title: Maintenance Utility Employee- JFK
 - Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
 - Status: New Fort Lee, NJ, USA listing (actively interviewing).
 - This role centers on your professional skills within the a dynamic space in Fort Lee, NJ, USA.
 - Employer: Delta Airlines (Hiring in Fort Lee, NJ, USA)
 - This Fort Lee, NJ, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
 - Our Delta Airlines team in Fort Lee, NJ, USA, NJ is growing.
 - Benefit from working in Fort Lee, NJ, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
 
Delta Air Lines is a major American airline headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, known for its extensive global network and customer-centric approach to air travel. As one of the world's largest airlines, Delta prides itself on connecting people and places seamlessly, delivering exceptional service, and maintaining a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability. The company emphasizes values such as care, integrity, resilience, and servant leadership, which it integrates into every aspect of its operations and employee culture. Delta's comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities underscore its dedication to employee well-being and long-term success.
This job opportunity is based in New York City, specifically serving Delta's operations at LaGuardia (LGA) and John F. Kennedy (JFK) airports. The role available is for an Airport Customer Service position with a starting pay rate of $21.84 per hour. The position is integral to supporting Delta's ground operations, particularly the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team. The job involves assuming the Maintenance Utility Employee (MUE 1) motorized role, which means assisting motorized mechanics by helping to service and repair ground support vehicles and equipment efficiently and maintaining high safety and operational standards.
The Airport Customer Service Maintenance Utility Employee plays a vital role in ensuring that all ground support equipment is well-maintained and compliant with Delta's rigorous policies. This includes responsibilities such as organizing and cleaning the workspace post-maintenance, managing parts transportation and procurement, and collaborating closely with team members and other GSE personnel to complete essential tasks. Additionally, maintaining the cleanliness of shops and facilities not only promotes safety but also supports operational efficiency at busy airport hubs.
The role demands strong teamwork, communication skills, and a keen focus on safety compliance since the environment is dynamic and often time-sensitive. Employees must be able to lift items up to 70 pounds and be prepared to work flexible schedules, including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This schedule flexibility is crucial to accommodate the nonstop nature of airport operations.
Delta strongly supports its employees with an impressive suite of benefits to ensure a balanced work-life experience and continuous career growth. These benefits include competitive salaries, an industry-leading profit-sharing program, 401(k) plans with generous company contributions, paid vacation, paid personal time, and an array of health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Moreover, employees at LGA and JFK can benefit from transportation reimbursement, paid holidays, parental leave, holistic wellbeing programs, and flight privileges that enable employees and their families to travel domestically and internationally.
Working at Delta means being part of a culture that not only values performance but also encourages inclusion through business resource groups, community engagement in sustainability efforts, and various employee recognition programs. The company also offers voluntary benefits and discounts to help enhance everyday living, making it an attractive employer for those seeking long-term career opportunities in the aviation industry.
Candidates applying for this role must adhere to Delta's internal mobility and residency policies if they are current employees. The hiring process is transparent with strict safeguards against fraud. Overall, joining Delta's Airport Customer Service team as a Maintenance Utility Employee offers a rewarding environment to contribute meaningfully to one of the world's most respected airlines while advancing one’s career in aviation ground operations.
                - Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self others and personal data
 - Embrace diverse people thinking and styles
 - Possesses a high school diploma GED or high school equivalency
 - Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States
 - Must have a valid driver's license
 - Must be proficient in English
 - Ability to lift items weighing up to 70 pounds
 - Be willing to work a fixed and or rotating schedule including afternoons evenings weekends and holidays