Airport Services - PCA Technician - RDU Airport (RDU)

Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh Company, 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 supports communities by delivering trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, and Jetway®.

About the Role

The PCA (Pre-Conditioned Air) Unit Technician is responsible for the inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of pre-conditioned air (PCA) systems and related airport ground support equipment. This role ensures PCA units operate safely and reliably to provide conditioned air to aircraft at airport gates while maintaining compliance with company, airport, OSHA, EPA, and manufacturer standards. The technician performs mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration-related repairs to support operational uptime and minimize equipment downtime in a fast-paced airport environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on PCA units in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company schedules.
• Diagnose and repair issues across mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and service components including compressors, blowers, motors, pumps, fans, valves, sensors, thermostats, relays, contactors, and electrical circuits.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair refrigerant systems, including leak detection and component replacement.
• Conduct electrical testing using diagnostic equipment and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Replace defective components and verify proper system functionality after repairs.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, including work orders, inspections, and inventory records.
• Adhere to all OSHA, EPA, FAA, airport authority, and company safety regulations.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures and emergency service calls.
• Coordinate with operations, airport personnel, and maintenance team members to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and upgrades of PCA equipment and related systems.
• Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Two (2) years of experience maintaining HVAC, industrial mechanical, refrigeration, or similar equipment preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and equipment schematics.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required airport security badges and driving privileges.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Certification (preferred or required depending on refrigerant work performed).
• Experience maintaining airport ground support equipment (GSE).
• Commercial HVAC or industrial refrigeration experience.
• PLC or control systems troubleshooting experience.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Work Environment

This position is based at an active airport and requires work around aircraft, moving vehicles, heavy equipment, and energized electrical systems. Shift work, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call responsibilities may be required to support airport operations.

Benefits

Joining Oshkosh AeroTech includes a comprehensive benefits package, such as medical, dental, vision coverage, and 401K.