GSE Technician - AUS
Southwest Airlines
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Job summary
Southwest Airlines is seeking a skilled Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain the ground support gear that powers our operations. You will work on trucks, carts, de-icing gear, and related equipment, ensuring safety and reliability for flight operations.
Role involves hands-on maintenance, training participation, and adherence to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Strong technical skills and teamwork are essential for a smooth airport operation.
Qualifications
- Proficient in maintenance and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Able to perform minor or major body repair.
- Able to read and follow procedures, rules, and regulations including federal/local security rules.
- Able to read technical manuals and schematics for electrical/hydraulic systems.
- Able to work under tight time constraints and communicate effectively.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment.
- Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance on ground equipment.
- Attend training and stay current on equipment and procedures.
- Create and track work orders in maintenance tracking systems.
- Wear company identification and meet physical requirements.
- May perform other duties as directed by leaders.
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Job description
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Cargo Provo & GSE
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Like working with tools and solving problems? Ground Supply Equipment (GSE) Technicians at Southwest keep things moving behind the scenes by fixing and taking care of the powerful machines we use on the ground—like trucks, carts, and de-icing gear. They build, repair, paint, and make sure everything works safely. It’s hands-on work that helps flights take off smoothly and keeps the airport running strong. Check out what a day as a GSE Technician is like: swa.is/DayWithGSE
Additional details
- This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules, and other job details are set through an agreement with the labor union.
- Work schedules are based on seniority and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. There may be times when mandatory overtime is required to support flight operations, but there are also opportunities to trade shifts and find a schedule that works for you.
- U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current orfuture workauthorization sponsorship available.
- Learn more about becoming a GSE and check out the FAQs: https://careers.southwestair.com/ground-support-equipment-technician-workgroup
We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
- Diagnoses and repairs various types of automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment utilized within the airline industry
- Performs both preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance on all airline ground equipment
- Attends initial and ongoing training (classroom and/or on-the-job), and keeps current on knowledge, information, and equipment to maintain proficiency in their work
- Create and track work orders performed in a timely manner into maintenance tracking program
- Required to wear Company visual identification card, prominently displayed above the waist for ready recognition
- Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
- Proficiency in the maintenance and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems
- Ability to perform minor or major body repair
- Ability to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand procedures, rules, and regulations including federal and local security regulations
- Ability to read and research technical manuals and electrical & hydraulic schematics
- Ability to work under tight time constraints to accomplish job tasks
- Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form
- Ability to work well under stressful situations
- Ability to work well with others as part of a Team
- Proficiency in arc, gas, and MIG welding, as well as cutting torch
- Proficiency in metal fabrication
- Proficiency in equipment spray painting
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred: Associate's Degree or automotive/equipment repair technical degree
- Required: 3 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience with a technical degree
- Required: 5 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience in lieu of a technical degree
- Preferred: Experience using a computer inventory tracking system
- ASE and A/C Certification preferred
- Must possess and maintain valid state motor vehicle operator's license
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements
- Must be able to work in vicinity of ramps, hangers and terminals
- Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop on a frequent basis, and for extended periods
- Must be able to perform job functions within a confined space or in potentially hazardous areas
- May be required to work thru inclement weather
- Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
- Required to have a complete set of mechanic’s tools
- May be required to travel by airplane to other cities to perform field service work outside of the normal shop environment. May also include overnight stays
- Must be able to work varied shifts and/or overtime, as well as on holidays and weekends
- Must be able to satisfactorily complete training program and six-month probationary evaluation period
Competitive market salary from $34.73 per hour to $34.73 per hour* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
- Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
- Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
- Potential for annual Profit Sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***
- Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
- Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
- Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
- Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
- 401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits.
- Profit Sharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
$34.73
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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08/04/2026
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