Maintenance Team Leader - LAX AA

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

Join Oshkosh Aerotech as a Maintenance Team Leader responsible for coordinating daily operations, safety management, productivity, and material coordination. You'll provide hands-on guidance and training to enhance team performance and customer satisfaction while promoting a strong safety culture. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented leader with excellent organizational skills who can effectively support operational management and continually improve processes.

OUR BENEFITS

Joining Oshkosh Aerotech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K, and more!

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinate daily maintenance team operations, including work order management, safety practices, productivity, and materials logistics

• Perform hands-on maintenance duties and actively participate in completing tasks alongside team members

• Provide direct support, coaching, and on-the-job training to develop technician skills and improve performance

• Foster strong working relationships to promote team cohesion and ensure customer satisfaction

• Lead safety initiatives, including new hire safety training and conducting quality control inspections on maintenance work

• Partner with Operational Managers to monitor performance metrics and identify areas for continuous improvement

• Develop and maintain processes and documentation to enhance operational efficiency

• Other duties as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Valid Driver’s License required.

• 3+ years of maintenance experience.

• Ability to obtain and maintain required airport security clearance.

• Willingness and availability to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

• 3+ years’ experience in airport maintenance services.

• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Regularly required to: stand, sit, walk, use hands/fingers, reach with arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear

• Frequently required to: climb ladders, balance, and work in confined spaces

• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Work performed in outdoor airport environments, including ramps and around aircraft

• Must be able to work in varying weather conditions and in confined spaces such as baggage conveyor systems

• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

• Strong hand-eye coordination is essential

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or appl