Southwest Airlines

Overview

Ground Supply Equipment (GSE) Technicians at Southwest Airlines are responsible for maintaining and repairing ground equipment like trucks and de-icing gear, ensuring safe and efficient airport operations. The company promotes a stable work environment with opportunities for learning and growth, emphasizing respect and care for both employees and customers.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs various types of automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment.
• Performs both preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance on all airline ground equipment.
• Attends initial and ongoing training to maintain proficiency in work.
• Creates and tracks work orders in a maintenance tracking program.
• Wears Company visual identification card for recognition.
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree or automotive/equipment repair technical degree preferred.
• 3 years of heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience with a technical degree required.
• 5 years of heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience in lieu of a technical degree required.
• Proficiency in the maintenance and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to perform minor or major body repair.
• Ability to read documents and follow instructions.
• Ability to read and research technical manuals and schematics.
• Ability to work under tight time constraints.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form.
• Proficiency in arc, gas, and MIG welding, as well as cutting torch.
• Proficiency in metal fabrication and equipment spray painting.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license.
• ASE and A/C Certification preferred.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance

Additional Information

• This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Work schedules may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required.
• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company standards.
• Must be able to work varied shifts and/or overtime.