Ground Maintenance Mechanic; Stationary - JFK , NY

Job Description

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

At Delta Air Lines, connection is at the heart of everything we do and guides our every action. We strive to welcome and care for all of our customers during their travels with us and aim to deliver an elevated experience.

As a Ground Maintenance Mechanic (GMM) in a stationary role, you will be a part of Delta’s Ground Support Equipment team. The GMM (Stationary) is responsible for the maintenance of stabilized stationary machinery and equipment. Your key maintenance functions include inspections, minor troubleshooting, repairing, removing, and replacing components, cleaning, and assembly. This opportunity requires a minimum of 6 months of experience in an industrial powered mechanical environment and an understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic disciplines as they apply to industrial powered systems.

If you have experience as a semi-skilled industrial maintenance mechanic, then this role is right for you.

You will perform all routine and non-routine maintenance on the following while reporting any issues to GSE Supervision:

• Passenger loading bridges (interior, exterior, console, and dock lights) and interior and exterior painting (including bulb and lens replacement).
• Air handler hoses, adapters, air filters, condensate pans, and indicator bulbs and lenses.
• Gear boxes, bearings and shafts, roller replacements, belt re-lacing, and belts replacements.
• Staff’s baggage handling system (BHS) control rooms as well as reconciling bag jams to keep BHS flowing.
• Ground power cables and associated clamping/saddles.
• Stationary equipment like water cabinets, loading bridges, air handling systems, baggage conveyor systems, and 400 Hz gate power.
• Small component repair and build-up of non-specialized components on specialized equipment like air conditioning adapters, water cabinet adapters, baggage carrousel bumpers, and dock light controllers.

External Applicants Only – Ground Maintenance Mechanic (Stationary) hired to work at the JFK airport receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus. You will receive $1,250 after 90 days of employment and the remaining $1,250 after 180 days of employment.

Eligible Delta employees based in New York City (JFK or LGA) can be reimbursed up to $250 per month for specific transportation expenses incurred while traveling to and from work. Employees using public transit, including trains, buses, subways, ferries or van pools to get to and from JFK or LGA may be eligible.

Delta Air Lines will never ask candidates for money throughout our recruitment process, including for any pre-employment screenings. All email communications with Delta’s recruitment team will come from a Delta email domain. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an outreach from Delta’s recruitment team, you can contact  .

Internal Movement Eligibility

Internal Employees:
Before applying for this position, please reference the company's Internal Mobility Policy and Residency Policy to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements. You must be in good standing, which includes meeting performance standards and tenure requirements in your current role. For more information, visit the HR portal or contact your manager or HR representative. Compliance with these policies is mandatory for consideration.

• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embrace diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be proficient in English.
• Ability to lift items weighing between 50 and 70 pounds.
• Be willing to work a fixed and/or rotating schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must achieve a satisfactory score on entry tests structured to determine ability to perform required tasks.

• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply information found in technical documents, manuals, and schematics.
• Strong…