Ground Support Equipment Mechanic
Airports are expansive. That’s why we rely on our ground vehicles (trucks, transports, vans, automobiles, and other ground vehicles) to be as reliable and safe as our aircraft—to ensure we're where we need to be quickly and safely. If you are an auto mechanic, skilled with electrical systems, diagnostics, and problem-solving on the fly, and share our values and commitment to creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
About the role
The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic is responsible for ground support equipment repairs at Horizon Air. As a member of the Ground Support team, this individual contributor role ensures properly maintained ground equipment.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for cost-effective repair of ground support equipment.
- Prioritize equipment repair needs.
- Work with manager to provide adequate equipment to the field.
- Maintain equipment in safe condition.
- Keep track of parts and create work orders.
- Analyze maintenance programs.
- Troubleshoot equipment problems.
- Work with leads, supervisors, and manager to provide responsive service to the station's repair needs.
- Travel to other cities to repair equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 2 years maintenance experience, which may include experience with fabrication, auto body, automotive mechanics, heavy-equipment (diesel) mechanics, and electric vehicle and generator mechanics.
- Ability to be qualified to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV), and is not currently disqualified from operating a CMV.
- Must be able to obtain a current DOT medical certificate.
- Ability to provide a list of violations or the certificate required to qualify as a DOT driver under the provisions of the FMCSA as listed in the 49CFR.
- Must have an adequate complement of own tools.
- Authorization to enter and exit Canada.
- Must have a valid unexpired driver’s license issued by a US state, a US territory, or the District of Columbia.
- Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and grasp.
- Ability to travel to other cities up to 50% of the time.
- Ability to work a variety of schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to work in some inclement weather conditions.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
- Ability to communicate in English.
- High school diploma.
- Minimum age of 21.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
- ASE Certification.
- Technical trade school in repair and maintenance.
- Electric powered vehicle experience.
Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
Pay
Starting rate: USD $29.13 per hour.
$2,000 hiring bonus paid after 30 days of employment for external candidates only.
Benefits
- Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and 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.
Schedule
- Ability to work a variety of schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Travel to other cities up to 50% of the time.
Additional Information
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 to keep their SIDA badge. Failure to qualify or loss of the SIDA badge will result in termination.