Southwest Airlines

Overview

Ground Support Equipment Technicians at Southwest Airlines work with tools to diagnose and repair various types of ground support equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations at the airport. The company promotes a stable work environment with opportunities for personal growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs various types of automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment utilized within the airline industry.
• Performs both preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance on all airline ground equipment.
• Attends initial and ongoing training to maintain proficiency in their work.
• Creates and tracks work orders performed in a timely manner into maintenance tracking program.
• Required to wear 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, follow instructions, and understand procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to read and research technical manuals and electrical & hydraulic schematics.
• Ability to work under tight time constraints and effectively communicate in both written and verbal form.
• Proficiency in arc, gas, and MIG welding, as well as cutting torch and metal fabrication.
• Proficiency in equipment spray painting.
• ASE and A/C Certification preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance

Additional Information

• This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Work schedules are based on seniority and 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 appearance standards.
• Must be able to work varied shifts and/or overtime, as well as on holidays and weekends.