Senior Airport Equipment Technician – Electromechanical

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Overtime opportunities

Health benefits

On-call availability

Job summary

City of Austin seeks an Airport Equipment Technician Senior to lead installation, maintenance, and repair of complex electromechanical baggage handling and boarding bridge systems at AUS.

Under limited supervision, you will supervise crews, ensure compliance with TSA/FAA and city policies, train staff, and coordinate preventive maintenance while driving continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of repair/maintenance experience in electronic/electromechanical systems.
• Two (2) years in Aviation, Military, Industrial, or large-scale environments may substitute for one year.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews in completing work orders, install/repair electromechanical systems and boarding bridge equipment.
• Maintain records in asset management system and ensure safety compliance.
• Train staff, perform root-cause analyses, and coordinate with contractors.

Skills

Lead teams

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Safety regulations

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Electronics coursework

Tools

AMS (Asset Management System)

Job description

City of Austin seeks an Airport Equipment Technician Senior to lead installation, maintenance, and repair of complex electromechanical baggage handling and boarding bridge systems at AUS.

Under limited supervision, you will supervise crews, ensure compliance with TSA/FAA and city policies, train staff, and coordinate preventive maintenance while driving continuous safety improvements.