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GSE Mechanic III

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Baltimore, MD, United States


Rate: $30 USD per hour

Description
Job Type: Full-Time
BWI Airport - GSE Level III Mechanic
Schedule: Friday - Tuesday (11:00am - 7:30pm)
Wage: $28/hr - $32/hr
Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (*Benefits may vary based on eligibility)

We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry

Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect

With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression

SUMMARY OVERVIEW
As a GSE Mechanic Level III, your primary responsibility will be repairing and maintaining both motorized and non‑motorized Airline & Aircraft Ground Service Equipment. In this role, you will carry out advanced maintenance and repairs on a wide range of ground support equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid and compressed air

Log equipment numbers to be repaired with description of work to be done on each piece

Inspect, Maintain, Troubleshoot, Replace, Repair, Overhaul or Modify:

Engines and transmissions

Electrical systems

Brakes and braking systems

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems on mobile lift and conveyor systems

Bumpers and body work

Bag cart curtains & curtain rods

Towing hitches and towing bars

Undercarriages, wheels and tires

Bushings, shafts, end plates, springs, coils, armatures, push rods, valves, manifolds, tubing, hose and wiring

Diagnose, Troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, industry standards and safety regulations

Remove, test, repair or replace components and accessories such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition points and auditory sensors

Check and adjust tolerance of valves, bearings, cams, clutches and drive shafts

Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals

Operate and test ground equipment for performance assessment

Complete associated paperwork and track parts

Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues

Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards

Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

18 years of age or older

Eligible to work in the United States

6 years of verified experience required

Must provide their own tools and toolbox

Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at job location

Must have a valid state‑issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)

Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including iPads/Tablets, computers, and mobile devices

Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in‑person and through electronic means

Pass a background check and drug screen

Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal – as applicable)

Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds

Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable

Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands

Must be able to push, pull

Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces

Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, kneel

Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights

Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels

Exposure to biohazards and/or chemicals

Exposure to outdoor elements

Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms

Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers

Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three‑dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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