Plant Maintenance Mechanic - Ground Service Equipment
On-site · Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Plant Maintenance Mechanic role at American Airlines focused on ground service equipment (GSE) maintenance in Phoenix. Responsibilities include executing assignments requiring automotive mechanical skills, towing GSE, applying electrical, hydraulic, and HVAC skills, maintaining required licenses/certifications, and coordinating with vendors. The role involves safe handling of hazardous waste, completing forms and reports, performing FOD walks, and adhering to safety regulations (DOT, FAA, TSA). Requires a High School diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, 18 months of relevant training/experience, and ability to work outdoors, rotating shifts (including weekends/holidays), and obtain FAA background checks and security badges. Travel interviews and relocation costs are the candidate’s responsibility. The position emphasizes safety, documentation, teamwork, and adherence to company policies, with potential for training and career advancement within American Airlines.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Minimum of eighteen (18) months training from an accredited school in automotive mechanical maintenance, or 18 months mechanical experience on automotive equipment
- Possess the applicable state or city license
- Must be willing to work outdoors in any weather conditions in accordance with Company Safety Guidelines
- Must be willing to work extra hours when there are operational needs, such as weather delays
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days off
- Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA)
- Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges
- Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language or language native to geographical location
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