Ground Support Equipment Mechanic - $3,500 Sign-On Bonus

Alaska Airlines; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 34,118 - 48,592; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free stand-by travel privileges

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits

Generous 401k match program

Annual bonus plans

Generous holiday and paid time off

Job summary

Alaska Airlines is seeking a GSE Mechanic in Kahului, Hawaii. In this role, you will troubleshoot and repair ground equipment, including electrical and hydraulic systems.

Applicants must have at least one year of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. The starting pay rate is $30.02/hour with a $3500 sign-on bonus for external candidates. Additional benefits include free travel privileges and comprehensive well-being programs.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum one year of work experience in automotive or related field.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems and automatic transmissions is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license issued by a US state.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and hydraulic systems of ground equipment.
• Overhaul automatic transmissions and repair related parts.
• Fabricate parts for ground equipment as necessary.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Repairing hydraulic systems

General welding knowledge

Diesel engine knowledge

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to communicate in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Role Summary

As a GSE Mechanic at Hawaiian Airlines, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing ground equipment as described below. This is a union represented position.

Key Duties

• Will troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, hydraulic systems, automatic and standard transmissions and all other aspects of ground equipment repair.
• Will 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.
• Will repair parts for all ground equipment and fabricate as necessary.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• Technical trade school in repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of HAZMAT and DOSH standards.
• ASE Certification.
• Current or previous airline experience.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind‑hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

Starting Rate

USD $30.02 / Hr. Pay Details: Sign‑On Bonus available to external candidates only: $3500 paid out after 30 days.

Total Rewards

• Free stand‑by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well‑being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.

We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 503") and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 ("VEVRAA"). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.

To implement this policy, we will:

• Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
• Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
• Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

Regulatory Information

Government Contractor & DOT Regulations: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post‑offer and/or pre‑employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety‑sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

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