Tool Room Attendant - Detroit, MI
Posted on October 24, 2025
Delta Air Lines is a major American airline, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, known globally for its extensive network of domestic and international flights. As one of the world's largest airlines, Delta prides itself on its commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and innovation within the aviation industry. With hubs in key cities like Detroit, Michigan, the airline plays a crucial role in facilitating air travel and connecting passengers worldwide. Delta's core values emphasize care, integrity, resilience, and servant leadership, fostering a workplace culture where employees are valued and supported to reach their highest potential.
This particular role is based in Detroit, Michigan, and is part of Delta's TechOps division. The position of Tool Room Attendant is vital within the aircraft maintenance and repair operations (MRO). Tool Room Attendants maintain the equipment and tooling used in aircraft servicing. Their critical tasks include the disassembly, cleaning, repair, assembly, inspection, calibration, and testing of various aircraft tooling. These efforts are essential to ensuring aircraft safety and timely departures.
The starting wage for this role is $21.37 per hour, offering competitive pay while providing opportunities for career development within a world-leading airline company. The role demands a high level of diligence and attention to detail to maintain quality standards and uphold safety protocols. Tool Room Attendants are responsible not only for technical duties but also for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment both indoors and outdoors.
Working in this role means collaborating closely with Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) to support tooling needs, adapting and matching tool requirements with ongoing aircraft maintenance. The position involves managing tool inventories and supporting tool movement to various operational locations, ensuring Delta's continued operational efficiency. Embracing safety-conscious behaviors is a core expectation in all processes related to this job.
Delta offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid leave, retirement plans, and unique perks like domestic and international flight privileges. Employees benefit from career development programs and organizational support extending beyond the workplace, making this a rewarding career opportunity. Overall, the Tool Room Attendant role at Delta TechOps represents a crucial, hands-on position contributing directly to the safety and reliability of an airline that millions depend on worldwide.
                - Must be able to read and write English and comprehend and apply information from technical manuals
 - Must possess basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic disciplines as they apply to aircraft systems
 - Must achieve satisfactory score on mechanical aptitude test
 - Must meet physical requirements including ability to lift at least 70 pounds
 - Must have a valid driver’s license
 - Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalency
 - Be at least 18 years of age and have authorization to work in the United States
 - Prioritize safety and security of self, others, and data
 - Embrace diverse people, thinking, and styles
 - Willingness to work rotating or fixed shifts including weekends and holidays
 - If transferring internally, must be performing satisfactorily in current position