Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

About the role

Lynden Air Cargo is seeking a skilled and dependable Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic to join our maintenance team. In this hands-on role, you'll inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the equipment that supports our aircraft operations, ensuring it remains safe, reliable, and mission-ready. From de-ice trucks and power carts to pushback tugs and service vehicles, you'll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly across Alaska and around the world. If you take pride in solving mechanical challenges and supporting a global aviation operation, we encourage you to apply.

Why you want to work for Lynden Air Cargo

• Career development: annual wage reviews with advancement through internal promotions.
• Medical insurance: 2 medical plans to choose from as low as $0/month.
• Dental & vision: low employee payroll deduction.
• Health insurance for your family: cover your entire family with medical, dental and vision for $222/month.
• Healthcare savings account: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Retirement savings: 401(k) with 50% of the first 6% contributed matched + additional annual retirement contribution.
• Employee assistance program: no cost to you.
• Life insurance, long term disability and AD&D: no cost to you.
• Vacation: Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• Tuition reimbursement program: up to $3500 per year after one year of service.

Essential duties

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and inspections on ground support equipment in compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and manufacturer standards.
• Complete and maintain accurate records of all maintenance, inspections, repairs, and related activities.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for the quality and safety of completed work.
• Identify, report, and address equipment discrepancies or abnormal conditions, including implementing lockout/tagout procedures when necessary.
• Manage and support the preventive maintenance program, required inspections, and operational readiness of GSE assets.
• Coordinate GSE inventory, purchasing, budgeting, and future equipment needs, and provide fleet support through travel as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and minimum five years maintenance experience, two of which can be applicable college/technical training.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical information from maintenance manuals, wiring schematics, structural repair manuals, and written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions; prepare routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with employees, customers, and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills, including the application of algebra and geometry concepts.
• Ability to use sound judgment in a highly regulated environment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Experience maintaining aviation ground support equipment, including de-ice trucks, air-start carts, power carts, pushback tugs, and similar equipment.
• Experience working on medium- and light-duty trucks, small engines, and related mechanical systems.
• Fabrication and welding experience preferred.
• Strong manual dexterity, mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail required.

Certifications and licenses

• Current US Driver License.
• Current Passport preferred.
• ASE Certifications preferred.

Additional considerations

• Must provide and maintain the hand tools necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Must be flexible to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, including extended periods away from home.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally without restrictions, including access to foreign military bases as required.
• Post-conditional offer of employment drug test and background investigation is required. Applicants must be able to hold Secure Identification Display Access badge and submit to RapBack verification. Random drug testing is required of all Lynden Air Cargo employees.