Airline Services Technician-Mechanic

Allegheny County Airport Authority•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Airline Services Technician – Mechanic reports to the Manager, Airline Services and is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on passenger boarding bridges, along with light maintenance duties on department equipment. The role works as part of a composite crew alongside multiple trade groups. It includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, welding and fabrication as required, and adherence to ACAA safety guidelines. The employee may be assigned to any shift in a 24/7 operation, including holidays, and may need to remain on duty beyond assigned hours during extenuating circumstances.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience as a journeyman mechanic or five years of related experience.
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the craft, equivalent training at an accredited trade or technical school, or military training.
Current, valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license or ability to obtain one.
Provide personal hand tools.
Provide personal protective footwear (safety shoes).
Adhere to ACAA Department of Maintenance Dress Code and Personal Protective Equipment policy.
Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, and materials of the mechanics' trade.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions and injury prevention programs.
Ability to safely use an oxyacetylene burning torch.
Understanding of MIG/TIG welding procedures.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in accordance with the Authority’s Ethics Policy.
Ability to work well with others.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of Control Logic Technology (PLCs).

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on passenger boarding bridges according to OEM recommendations or the ACAA preventive maintenance program.
Perform unscheduled passenger boarding bridge repairs, including sheet metal and structural repairs, light component fabrication, tunnel roller replacement and adjustment, rotunda bearing, trunnion and bogie bearing replacement and lubrication, gearbox removal and replacement, drive wheel and drive chain assembly repairs, and rotunda and canopy curtain replacement.
Perform scheduled maintenance on water cabinets.
Cut and weld steel when required.
Perform jet way bridge maintenance as required.
Work safely and comply with all ACAA safety guidelines.
Develop or participate in job safety analysis procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

Two healthcare plan options from high-quality insurance carriers.
ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account to help offset medical expenses.
Dental plans included with healthcare coverage, with an option covering children's orthodontia.
Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Eligible full-time employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit pension that vests after 10 years of service.
Deferred Compensation Plan for pre-tax contributions to long-term retirement investments.
Employee Assistance Program with access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination.
Life insurance options.
Wellness program.
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.