American Airlines

Overview

Join American Airlines as a Plant Maintenance Mechanic for Ground Service Equipment, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and timeliness of flights while enjoying opportunities for career growth and travel perks.

Responsibilities

• Execute assignments requiring auto mechanic skills.
• Tow ground equipment.
• Perform tasks requiring skills from a skilled journeyman trade.
• Handle assignments involving electrical skills.
• Execute tasks requiring high-pressure hydraulic skills.
• Perform assignments related to heating and air conditioning.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and/or qualifications.
• Connect/remove ground power and ground start units.
• Assist in storage, removal, and clean-up of hazardous waste.
• Ensure proper completion of forms, records, reports, and other paperwork.
• Request parts as needed.
• Clean work area after each shift.
• Perform Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walks.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding technical questions.
• Explain work procedures to other personnel.
• Escort vendors throughout airport property.
• Report to position on time and at assigned location.
• Perform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policies.
• Complete job-relevant trainings.
• Adhere to government regulations.
• Follow instructions from supervisor or Crew Chief.
• Coordinate with other employees, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Perform duties requiring general safety awareness.
• Wear uniforms and work shoes as required.
• Use relevant electronic systems to complete work.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand English.
• Minimum of eighteen months training from an accredited school in automotive mechanical maintenance or 18 months mechanical experience on automotive equipment.
• Possess the applicable state or city license.
• Willingness to work outdoors in any weather conditions.
• Willingness to work extra hours when operational needs arise.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks.
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges.

Benefits

• Travel Perks
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

Additional Information

• Travel to the interview and any subsequent relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.