Airline Services Technician-Mechanic

Allegheny County Airport Authority•Pittsburgh, PA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The ACAA’s Airline Services Technician – Mechanic will report to the Manager, Airline Services and assumes responsibility for troubleshooting and repair of passenger boarding bridges, including preventive maintenance, and light maintenance duties on the department's equipment and will be required to work as a member of a composite crew in conjunction with multiple trade groups.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Experience as a journeyman mechanic or 5 years of related experience
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the craft or equivalent training at an accredited trade or technical school, or military training
Current, valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license or ability to obtain the same
Must provide his/her own personal hand tools
Must provide his/her own personal protective footwear (safety shoes)
Must adhere to ACAA guidelines set forth by the Department of Maintenance Dress Code and Personal Protective Equipment policy
Considerable knowledge in the practices, methods, tools and materials of the mechanics' trade
Knowledge of occupational hazards and techniques of safety precautions and injury prevention programs
Some knowledge of Control Logic Technology (PLC’s)
Complete understanding of the safe use of 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 full accord with the letter and spirit of the Authority’s Ethics Policy
Ability to work well with others

Responsibilities

Perform passenger boarding bridge preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM recommendations or ACAA preventive maintenance program
Execute unscheduled repairs to passenger boarding bridges including, but not limited to: sheet metal repairs, structural repairs, light fabrication of components, tunnel roller replacement and adjustment, rotunda bearing, trunnion and bogie bearing replacement and lubrication, gearbox R&R, drive wheels and drive chain assembly repair, and replace rotunda and canopy curtains
Perform scheduled maintenance to water cabinets
Cut and weld steel when required
Performs jet way bridge maintenance as required
Work safely and abide by all ACAA safety guidelines
Develop or participate in the job safety analysis procedures
Performs other related duties as assigned or required

Benefits

Two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers
ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses
Dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis
All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service
Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments
Robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination)
Life insurance options
Wellness program
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program