Airport Services - Maintenance Repair Tech II - RDU Airport (RDU)

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment, and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling, and military customers. The company owns trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, and Jetway®.

About the role

As a Maintenance Repair Technician Level 2, you will play a vital role in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing complex baggage conveyor systems and related mechanical and electrical equipment. You will also maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs), perform scheduled and emergency maintenance, and ensure detailed documentation in our CMMS system. This role requires technical precision, adaptability to diverse working conditions, and an active contribution to safety and reliability at airport facilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain baggage conveyor systems, controls, and related equipment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs).
• Perform both scheduled and emergency maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Execute mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs as needed.
• Accurately document maintenance activities and input data into the CMMS system.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to carry out maintenance tasks.
• Complete all preventive (PM) and corrective (CM) maintenance logs and paperwork.
• Drive and operate various equipment, including golf carts, company vehicles, and forklifts.
• Support operations by quickly responding to and clearing baggage jams.
• Comply with company safety program and trainings.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain necessary security clearance.
• 3-5 years’ experience in maintenance operations.
• Available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience with 480V and 3-phase motors.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repair.
• Intermediate understanding of PLC Control systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).
• Familiarity with airport operations (preferred).
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics (preferred).
• Experience with passenger boarding bridges and conveyance systems (preferred).
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, project management tools, and CMMS software (preferred).

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces, including ladder work.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircraft and in confined areas of baggage conveyor systems.
• Specific vision abilities required include close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Good hand-eye coordination is required.

Work Environment

• Work environment is similar to airport operations with vehicular traffic.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Work on an airport ramp around aircraft and heavy equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K.