Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Company

Horizon Air

The Team

Airports are expansive. That’s why we rely on our ground vehicles (trucks, transports, vans, automobiles, and other ground vehicles) to be as reliable and safe as our aircraft -- to be sure we're where we need to be quickly and safely. If you are an auto mechanic, good with electrical systems, diagnostics, can problem-solve on the fly, and share our values and commitment to creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary

The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic is responsible for Ground support equipment repairs at Horizon Air. As a member of the Ground Support team, this individual contributor role ensures properly maintained ground equipment.

Key Duties

• Responsible for cost effective repair of ground support equipment.
• Prioritize equipment repair needs.
• Work with manager to provide adequate equipment to the field.
• Maintain equipment in safe condition.
• Keep track of parts and create work orders.
• Analyze maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Work with leads, supervisors and manager to provide responsive service to the station's repair needs.
• This position will require travel to other cities to repair equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Details

$2,000 Tools Bonus paid after 30 days

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required 

• 2 years maintenance experience, which may include experience with fabrication, auto body, automotive mechanics, heavy-equipment (diesel) mechanics, and electric vehicle and generator mechanics.
• Ability to be qualified to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV), and is not currently disqualified from operating a CMV.
• Must be able to obtain a current DOT medical certificate.
• Ability to provide a list of violations or the certificate required to qualify as a DOT driver under the provisions of the FMCSA as listed in the 49CFR.
• Must have an adequate complement of own tools.
• Authorization to enter and exit Canada.
• Must have a valid unexpired driver’s license issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Ability to travel to other cities up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to work a variety of schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in some inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred 

• ASE Certification.
• Technical trade school in repair and maintenance.
• Electric powered vehicle experience.

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Important notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: 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. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated. 

 

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

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

Starting Rate

USD $27.86/Hr.

Bonus

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

 

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

For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Employment Type

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Requisition Type

Frontline

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on

2/4/2025

Location

Portland, OR - Airport

Regulatory Information

Equal Employment OpportunityWe are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not disc