Ground Support Equipment Mechanic - $3,500 Sign-On Bonus

Role Summary

As a GSE Mechanic at Hawaiian Airlines, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing ground equipment as described below. This is a union represented position.

Key Duties

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, hydraulic systems, automatic and standard transmissions and all other aspects of ground equipment repair.
• Troubleshoot and repair all ground equipment such as FMC container loaders, 28.5V DC and 115V A/C ground power units, hydrant fuelers, tanker trucks, forklifts and other related ground equipment.
• Overhaul of automatic transmissions.
• Repair parts for all ground equipment and fabricate as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in automotive or related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year in troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems, hydraulic systems, automatic transmission, and all other aspects of ground equipment repair.
• General welding knowledge.
• General auto body and paint knowledge.
• Diesel engine knowledge and repair experience.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Valid unexpired driver's license issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical trade school in repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of HAZMAT and DOSH standards.
• ASE Certification.
• Current or previous airline experience.

Pay & Benefits

Starting Rate: USD $30.02/Hr.

Sign-On Bonus (external candidates only): $3,500 paid out after 30 days.

Total Rewards include:

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

Airport SIDA Badge Requirement

Employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated.