Maintenance Mechanic – Aviation Operations

Symbrant Aviation Services • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventive and corrective maintenance on critical airport mechanical and electromechanical systems, helping keep equipment reliable, safe, and operational to support daily airline operations in a 24/7 aviation environment. The role may be assigned to morning, afternoon, or overnight shifts; applicants are asked to indicate their preferred shift, and flexibility is valued.

Symbrant Aviation Services provides mission-critical airport maintenance operations in partnership with airlines and airport authorities. Its teams maintain and support baggage handling systems, passenger boarding bridges, PCA/GPU units, and industrial facility systems in safety-sensitive aviation environments.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of mechanical or maintenance experience in industrial, aviation, facilities, manufacturing, or automotive settings.
• 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, or willingness to obtain OSHA 30 upon hire.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• 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 such as UpKeep or similar.
• Follow Symbrant, airport authority, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, control room operators, and incoming shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed