Job Details

GSE Mechanic

Northern Air Cargo, part of the Saltchuk Aviation Family of Companies, provides safe, reliable aviation services. Our mission is to create a workplace where employees can build long-term careers. We serve customers across Alaska, and Hawaii.

The GSE Mechanic is directly responsible to the GSE Lead. This role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of ground service equipment essential for supporting company aircraft and buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and servicing on company vehicles and equipment. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Line trucks and vans
• AC and DC generator sets
• Portable heaters
• Pushback tugs
• Baggage tugs
• Belt loaders
• Compressors
• De-icer trucks
• Box vans
• Forklifts
• Maintenance/stair stands
• Other miscellaneous equipment used to support aircraft and buildings.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using schematics, wiring diagrams, test equipment, and appropriate hand tools.
• Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel engines.
• Operate a variety of equipment, including snow removal equipment, man lifts, and forklifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Position Qualifications and Requirements:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Licenses & Certifications:
• Valid Alaska driver's license with a good driving record is required.
• Class B CDL and Medical certificate are preferred.
• Experience:
• Five years of hands-on experience is required.
• Trade or technical school education may substitute for a portion of the hands-on experience.
• Experience with Aero-Tec heaters, deicer trucks, cargo loaders, forklifts, auto body repair, and stick or MIG welding is a plus.
• Previous experience with maintenance-related computer programs is highly desirable.
• Tools: Must own all tools necessary to complete the maintenance actions listed above.
• Background Checks: Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, a 5-year background check, a 10-year criminal history check, and a security threat assessment.
• Travel: Ability to travel on company business for up to two weeks at a time with minimal notification.
• Attendance: Regular attendance is required.

Language and Communication Skills:

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, with the ability to read and comprehend related schematics and troubleshooting charts.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment:

• Most work is performed in the maintenance hangar or outdoors.
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions (cold and heat), wet surfaces, and icy conditions.
• May be exposed to high noise levels, dirt, dust, fumes, etc.
• Will be working around stationary and moving aircraft and aircraft ground equipment.
• May be required to work in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Use of personal protective equipment may be required.

Physical Effort:

• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to feel objects and/or handle tools.
• Frequently stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance on ladders; stoop, kneel, and crouch.

This job description is intended to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and results expected. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks not specifically presented in this description.

Northern Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.