GSE Mechanic I

PrimeFlight Aviation Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services is seeking a GSE Mechanic Level I at Richmond International (RIC) Airport. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining ground support equipment such as tugs, belt loaders, and pushbacks, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

The successful candidate will have 1–2 years of verified experience, own tools, and the ability to work a Wednesday–Sunday schedule. Benefits include 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of verified experience required.
• Must provide own tools and toolbox.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid, and compressed air.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair ground support equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues per manuals and standards.
• Operate and test equipment for performance and safety.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain spare parts records.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Rate: $28 USD per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

GSE Level I Mechanic - RIC Airport

Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday (10am - 7:00pm)

Wage: $27/hr - $29/hr

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

• Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (*Benefits may vary based on eligibility)
• We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
• Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
• With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

As a GSE Mechanic Level I, your primary responsibility will be repairing and maintaining both motorized and non-motorized Airline & Aircraft Ground Service Equipment such as tugs, belt loaders, pushbacks, trucks, and more. In this role, you will carry out advanced maintenance and repairs on a wide range of ground support equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid and compressed air
• Log equipment numbers to be repaired with description of work to be done on each piece
• Inspect, Maintain, Troubleshoot, Replace, Repair, or Modify:
• Engines and transmissions
• Brakes and braking systems
• Bumpers and body work
• Bag cart curtains & curtain rods
• Towing hitches and towing bars
• Undercarriages, wheels and tires
• Bushings, shafts, end places, springs, coils, armatures, push rods, valves, manifolds, tubing, hose and wiring
• Diagnose, Troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, industry standards and safety regulations
• Remove, test, repair or replace components and accessories such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition points and auditory sensors
• Check and adjust tolerance of valves, bearings, cams, clutches and drive shafts
• Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals
• Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment
• Completed associated paperwork and track parts
• Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleague
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• 1-2 years of verified experience required
• Must provide their own tools and toolbox
• Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at job location
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable).
• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• Must be able to push, pull
• Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
• Exposure to outdoor elements
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

Business Unit: GSE

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