Junior Maintenance Mechanic - MCI Airport

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 Junior Maintenance Mechanic, performing essential troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on airport machinery, including passenger boarding bridges and related systems. You’ll diagnose equipment issues, perform detailed repairs, maintain accurate maintenance records, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. This position is ideal for individuals with mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills who thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to operational safety and reliability.

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.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery (e.g., passenger boarding bridges) using diagrams, manuals, hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments.
• Diagnose equipment issues through observation, listening, and testing.
• Dismantle devices to inspect, repair, and replace defective components.
• Perform preventive, corrective, predictive, and emergency maintenance, including electrical systems and control mechanisms.
• Record maintenance activities, parts usage, and time spent accurately in CMMS.
• Comply with all safety protocols, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Complete routine cleaning tasks, notify management of potential equipment issues, and be available for emergency response as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance. 
• Availability to work day or night shift including weekends and holidays. 

PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience in airport operations or maintenance environment.
• Understanding of PLC Control System.
• Possess mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturer instructions regarding repair and maintenance of passenger loading bridges.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions as well as at different heights and in confined spaces.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

While performing the duties of a Junior Maintenance Mechanic, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces. Ladder work required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircrafts and around heavy equipment.

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 or