Aviation Technician

About PrimeFlight Aviation Services

We are a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry. Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect.

Our Mission

To provide exceptional ground support services to our airline partners while fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and teamwork.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled GSE Mechanic Level I to join our team. As a GSE Mechanic, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining both motorized and non-motorized Airline & Aircraft Ground Service Equipment such as tugs, belt loaders, pushbacks, trucks, and more.

Responsibilities

Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid, and compressed air
Log equipment numbers to be repaired with description of work to be done on each piece
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, replace, repair, or modify:
Engines and transmissions
Brakes and braking systems
Bumpers and body work
Bag cart curtains & curtain rods
Towing hitches and towing bars
Undercarriages, wheels, and tires
Bushings, shafts, end places, springs, coils, armatures, push rods, valves, manifolds, tubing, hose, and wiring
Diagnose, troubleshoot, 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 tolerance of valves, bearings, cams, clutches, and drive shafts
Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals
Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment
Completed associated paperwork and track parts
Exceed PrimeFlight customer service expectations
Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues
May be assigned other duties as required
Qualifications

18 years of age or older
Eligible to work in the United States
1-2 years of verified experience required
Must provide their own tools and toolbox
Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at job location
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to include documents
Ability to use electronic devices including iPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
Effectively communicate both in-person and through electronic means
Valid State Driver's License with a verifiable safe vehicle operating record
Pass a background check and drug screen
Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal, as applicable)
Ability to work any day/shift, including holidays, within a 24/7 operation
Physical Activity/Working Conditions May Include:

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
Position is generally sedentary, sitting for long periods of time
Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
Must be able to push, pull
Must be able to crawl, at times in confined tight spaces
Must be able to bend, stretch, squat
Must be able to work at elevated heights
Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
Exposure to outdoor elements
Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Specific vision abilities required for this job include:
Closed vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

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