Aviation Ground Support Technician I (PBB)

Oshkosh AeroTech

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Job summary

Oshkosh AeroTech in Salt Lake City is seeking a Maintenance Repair Technician I to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs) and related gate equipment. You will respond to faults, perform preventive maintenance, and assist senior technicians with more complex repairs.

The role requires basic mechanical and electrical skills, ability to read manuals and schematics, and flexibility to support 24/7 airport operations.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, airport equipment, or related experience; or demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read and follow technical instructions, work orders, repair manuals, basic schematics, and safety procedures.
Ability to work variable schedules to support 24/7 airport operations, including day or night shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed.

Responsibilities

Respond to passenger loading bridge and ancillary equipment faults, malfunctions, and outages.
Use manuals, schematics, testing equipment, and supervisor guidance to diagnose issues, replace parts, and restore equipment operation.
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and standard mechanical/electrical repairs on passenger loading bridges, PCA systems, GPUs, and related gate equipment.
Escalate complex failures, controls issues, repeat problems, safety concerns, or repairs requiring approval.
Assist senior technicians with complex repairs, emergency maintenance, and escalated issues.
Document work performed, equipment status, parts used, and repair activity in CMMS.
Follow OEM procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, airport rules, company policies, PPE requirements, and all applicable safety/training requirements.
Maintain tools, equipment, parts, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
Support 24/7 airport operations, including nights, weekends, holidays, emergency response, and work in ramp areas, tight spaces, and elevated areas as needed.