Junior Mechanic

PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc. is looking for a GSE Mechanic Level I in Buffalo, NY. The role involves repairing and maintaining various ground service equipment, including tugs and belt loaders. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience, provide their own tools, and be able to communicate effectively in English.

The working conditions include lifting up to 70 pounds and the ability to work various shifts. This position reflects PrimeFlight's commitment to safety and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Demonstrate predictable attendance.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain airline ground service equipment.
• Inspect and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Repair and maintenance of mechanical systems

Problem diagnosis and troubleshooting

Effective communication in English

Education

1-2 years of verified experience

Valid driver's license

Tools

Basic hand tools and toolbox

Job description

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
• 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 proudto 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.

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