Maintenance Mechanic – Aviation Operations

Symbrant Aviation Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbrant Aviation Services is a rapidly growing provider of mission-critical airport maintenance operations. We partner with airlines and airport authorities to support safe, reliable, and efficient airport operations.

Our teams maintain and support baggage handling systems, passenger boarding bridges, PCA/GPU units, and industrial facility systems in safety-sensitive aviation environments. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on critical

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of mechanical or maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read mechanical diagrams and follow procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work at heights, and safely navigate industrial environments.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass airport background checks.
• OSHA 30 certification required OR willingness to obtain OSHA 30 upon hire.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Preferred: Experience with BHS, PBB, PCA, or GPU systems.
• Exposure to HVAC systems.
• Low-voltage electrical troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on belts, rollers, bearings, motors, pulleys, and gearboxes.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair Baggage Handling System (BHS) components including sensors, photo-eyes, drives, diverters, and conveyor assemblies.
• Support maintenance and repairs on Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB), Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA), and Ground Power Units (GPU).
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues including motors, relays, limit switches, wiring faults, and VFD-related issues.
• Respond promptly to equipment alarms and operational service calls.
• Complete work orders and preventive maintenance documentation using a CMMS (UpKeep or similar).
• Follow all Symbrant, airport authority, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, control room operators, and incoming shifts.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Lifting 50 lbs

OSHA 30

Driver's license

CMMS UpKeep

Tools

CMMS UpKeep

Job description

Shift Availability: Multiple shifts available (morning, afternoon, and overnight). Applicants should indicate their preferred shift during the application process. Flexibility is valued in a 24/7 aviation environment.

About Symbrant Aviation Services

Symbrant Aviation Services is a rapidly growing provider of mission-critical airport maintenance operations. We partner with airlines and airport authorities to support safe, reliable, and efficient airport operations. Our teams maintain and support baggage handling systems, passenger boarding bridges, PCA/GPU units, and industrial facility systems in safety-sensitive aviation environments.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on critical airport mechanical and electromechanical systems. This role supports daily airline operations by ensuring equipment remains reliable, safe, and fully operational in a 24/7 environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on belts, rollers, bearings, motors, pulleys, and gearboxes.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair Baggage Handling System (BHS) components including sensors, photo-eyes, drives, diverters, and conveyor assemblies.
• Support maintenance and repairs on Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB), Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA), and Ground Power Units (GPU).
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues including motors, relays, limit switches, wiring faults, and VFD-related issues.
• Respond promptly to equipment alarms and operational service calls.
• Complete work orders and preventive maintenance documentation using a CMMS (UpKeep or similar).
• Follow all Symbrant, airport authority, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, control room operators, and incoming shifts.

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• 1-3 years of mechanical or maintenance experience (industrial, aviation, facilities, manufacturing, or automotive).
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read mechanical diagrams and follow procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work at heights, and safely navigate industrial environments.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass airport background checks.
• OSHA 30 certification required OR willingness to obtain OSHA 30 upon hire.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Preferred:

• Experience with BHS, PBB, PCA, or GPU systems.
• Exposure to HVAC systems.
• Low-voltage electrical troubleshooting experience.