GSE Technician - DEN

Southwest Airlines; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 107,453,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly for free on open seats for you and

401(k) company match up to 9.3%

Profit-sharing opportunity

Competitive health insurance

Health plan from day one

Job summary

Southwest Airlines is seeking a Ground Support Equipment Technician at the Denver (DEN) station to maintain and repair automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment. The role involves dismantling, fabricating, welding, painting, and ensuring readiness for flight operations.

Expect to work per union guidelines with shifts that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A complete set of mechanic's tools is required, and a valid US work authorization is necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Associate degree or automotive/equipment repair technical degree.
• Experience with heavy trucks/equipment repairs.
• Must have complete set of mechanic's tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment.
• Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance.
• Attend training and stay current on equipment knowledge.
• Create and track work orders in maintenance system.
• Wear company ID visibly at all times.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding

Fabrication

Reading technical manuals

Teamwork

Time management

Physical dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Automotive/equipment repair technical degree (preferred)

Tools

Mechanic's tools

Computer inventory tracking system (experience)

Job description

Our Company Promise

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.

Department

Cargo Provo & GSE

Job Description

Pay & Benefits:

Pay of $34.73 per hour*, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.

Benefits You’ll Love

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution 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
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
• Explore more benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician supports our Purpose by performing mechanical maintenance work. This role maintains our automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment through duties such as dismantling, repairing, fabricating, welding, altering, and painting. The GSE Technician is detail-oriented and looks forward to making a meaningful impact as part of this integral Team at our Denver (DEN) Station. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associate's Degree or automotive/equipment repair technical degree

Experience

• 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

Licensing/Certification

• 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

Physical Abilities

• 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

Other Qualifications

• 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
• The pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period. **401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule. Match contributions may vary based on the position.
• Profit-sharing contributions are subject to the Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

Pay Rate

$34.73

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Posting End Date

08/12/2026