Ground Equipment Mechanic

Role Summary

As a GSE Mechanic at Hawaiian Airlines, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing ground equipment as described below. This is a union represented position.

• Will troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, hydraulic systems, automatic and standard transmissions and all other aspects of ground equipment repair.
• Will troubleshoot and repair all ground equipment such as FMC container loaders, 28.5V DC and 115V A/C ground power units, hydrant fuelers, tanker trucks, forklifts and other related ground equipment.
• Overhaul of automatic transmissions.
• Will repair parts for all ground equipment and fabricate as necessary.

Required

• Must have minimum of one (1) year of work experience in automotive or related field.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year in troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems, hydraulic systems, automatic transmission, and all other aspects of ground equipment repair.
• Must have general welding knowledge.
• Must have general auto body and paint knowledge.
• Must have diesel engine knowledge and repair experience.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Must have a valid unexpired driver’s license issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Technical trade school in repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of HAZMAT and DOSH standards.
• ASE Certification.
• Current or previous airline experience.

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind‑hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.

USD $30.02 / Hr. Pay Details:
Sign‑On Bonus available to external candidates only: $3500 paid out after 30 days.

• Free stand‑by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well‑being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated.

It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.

We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 503") and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 ("VEVRAA"). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.

To implement this policy, we will:

• Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
• Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
• Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,…