Aviation Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Alaska Airlines; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free standby travel privileges on all

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k match

Annual bonus plans

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Hawaiian Airlines is seeking a GSE Mechanic to troubleshoot and repair ground support equipment, including electrical and hydraulic systems, transmissions, and related hardware. This is a union represented position, with an emphasis on safety and reliability in a fast-paced airport environment.

The role requires at least 1 year of automotive or related experience, welding and body/paint knowledge, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum of one (1) year of work experience in automotive or related field.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year in troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems, hydraulic systems, automatic transmission, and all other aspects of ground equipment repair.
• Must have general welding knowledge.
• Must have general auto body and paint knowledge.
• Must have diesel engine knowledge and repair experience.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Must have a valid unexpired driver’s license issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, hydraulic systems, automatic and standard transmissions and all other aspects of ground equipment repair.
• Troubleshoot and repair all ground equipment such as FMC container loaders, 28.5V DC and 115V A/C ground power units, hydrant fuelers, tanker trucks, forklifts and other related ground equipment.
• Overhaul of automatic transmissions.
• Repair parts for all ground equipment and fabricate as necessary.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Automatic transmissions

Ground equipment repair

Welding

Auto body & paint

Diesel engines

English communication

Physical strength

Driver's license

Airport security clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hawaiian Airlines is seeking a GSE Mechanic to troubleshoot and repair ground support equipment, including electrical and hydraulic systems, transmissions, and related hardware. This is a union represented position, with an emphasis on safety and reliability in a fast-paced airport environment.

The role requires at least 1 year of automotive or related experience, welding and body/paint knowledge, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.