GSE Mechanic II

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PrimeFlight Aviation Services is hiring a full-time GSE Mechanic II at BWI Airport. The role repairs and maintains motorized and non-motorized airline and aircraft ground service equipment, including tugs, belt loaders, pushbacks, and trucks. The mechanic performs advanced maintenance and repairs, diagnoses equipment issues, tests equipment performance, completes related paperwork, and tracks parts. The listed schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with a shift of either 4:00 AM–12:30 PM or 12:00 PM–8:30 PM. The listed wage is $30–$35 per hour. Team members must be flexible to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be eligible to work in the United States.
Have 3 years of verified experience.
Provide personal tools and a toolbox.
Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at the job location.
Hold a valid state-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Communicate effectively in English in reading, writing, and speaking.
Access and interpret printed and electronic information using devices such as iPads/tablets, computers, and mobile devices.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients in person and electronically.
Pass a background check and drug screen.
Be eligible to acquire required credentials and clearances, as applicable, including FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal credentials.
Be flexible to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Be able to lift up to 70 pounds and meet the listed physical and sensory demands, including standing and walking, reaching and grasping, pushing and pulling, crawling and crouching in confined spaces, bending and kneeling, climbing and working at heights, and responding to spoken voices and audible alarms.
Work around moderate and sometimes high noise levels, biohazards and/or chemicals, and outdoor elements.

Responsibilities

Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid, and compressed air.
Log equipment numbers and descriptions of work to be completed.
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, replace, repair, or modify engines and transmissions; electrical systems; brakes; hydraulic and pneumatic systems on mobile lift and conveyor systems; bumpers and bodywork; bag cart curtains and rods; towing hitches and bars; undercarriages, wheels, and tires; and listed mechanical components, tubing, hoses, and wiring.
Diagnose 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 tolerances of valves, bearings, cams, clutches, and drive shafts.
Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals.
Operate and test ground equipment to assess performance.
Complete associated paperwork and track parts.
Follow safety procedures and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
Meet PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.