Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Lynden Air Cargo is seeking a skilled and dependable Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic to join our maintenance team. In this hands-on role, you'll inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the equipment that supports our aircraft operations, ensuring it remains safe, reliable, and mission-ready. From de-ice trucks and power carts to pushback tugs and service vehicles, you'll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly across Alaska and around the world.

If you take pride in solving mechanical challenges and supporting a global aviation operation, we encourage you to apply.

• Career development: annual wage reviews with advancement through internal promotions.
• Medical insurance: 2 medical plans to choose from as low as $0/month.
• Dental & vision: low employee payroll deduction.
• Health insurance for your family: cover your entire family with medical, dental and vision for $222/month.
• Healthcare savings account:
  Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Retirement savings: 401(k) with 50% of the first 6% contributed matched + additional annual retirement contribution.
• Employee assistance program: no cost to you
• Life insurance, long term disability and AD&D: no cost to you
• Vacation:
  Vacation accrual increases with years of service
• Tuition reimbursement program: up to $3500 per year after one year of service

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and inspections on ground support equipment in compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and manufacturer standards.
• Complete and maintain accurate records of all maintenance, inspections, repairs, and related activities.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for the quality and safety of completed work.
• Identify, report, and address equipment discrepancies or abnormal conditions, including implementing lockout/tagout procedures when necessary.
• Manage and support the preventive maintenance program, required inspections, and operational readiness of GSE assets.
• Coordinate GSE inventory, purchasing, budgeting, and future equipment needs, and provide fleet support through travel as required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and minimum five years maintenance experience, two of which can be applicable college/technical training.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical information from maintenance manuals, wiring schematics, structural repair manuals, and written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions; prepare routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with employees, customers, and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills, including the application of algebra and geometry concepts
• Ability to use sound judgment in a highly regulated environment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Experience maintaining aviation ground support equipment, including de-ice trucks, air-start carts, power carts, pushback tugs, and similar equipment.
• Experience working on medium- and light-duty trucks, small engines, and related mechanical systems.
• Fabrication and welding experience preferred.
• Strong manual dexterity, mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail required.

• Current US Driver License
• Current Passport preferred
• ASE Certifications preferred

• Must provide and maintain the hand tools necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Must be flexible to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, including extended periods away from home.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally without restrictions, including access to foreign military bases as required.
• Post-conditional offer of employment drug test and background investigation is required.
• Applicants must be able to hold Secure Identification Display Access badge and submit to Rap Back verification.