Plant Maintenance Mechanic - Ground Service Equipment Job at American Airlines, New York, NY

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  • American Airlines
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and youll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, youll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

  • Responsible for being a key reason why friends, family, and customers of American Airlines fly safely and on time.
  • There are also opportunities for job growth and advancement, training, and working with many of the industrys most talented aviation professionals.
  • Starting pay is $38.56 per hour.

What you'll do

These are the essential functions of the job

This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed when operationally necessary, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. Please contact Accommodations@aa.com should you wish to request an accommodation.


Technical Functions

  • Execute assignments requiring auto mechanic skills
  • Tow ground equipment
  • Execute assignments requiring skills from a skilled journeyman trade
  • Execute assignments requiring electrical skills
  • Execute assignments involving high-pressure hydraulic skills
  • Execute assignments requiring heating and air conditioning-related skills
  • Maintain required licenses, certifications, and/or qualifications
  • Connect/remove ground power and ground start units

GSE / Facilities General Functions

  • Assist in storage, removal, and clean-up of hazardous waste
  • Ensure forms, records, reports, and other work-related paperwork are completed properly
  • Request parts
  • Clean work area after each shift in preparation for the next crew
  • Perform Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walks
  • Coordinate with vendors regarding technical questions
  • Explain work procedures to other personnel
  • Escort vendors throughout airport property

American Airlines General Functions

  • Report to position on time, as scheduled, and at assigned station or location, including varying shifts, weekends, and holidays
  • Perform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policies
  • Complete job-relevant trainings
  • Adhere to government regulations (e.g., DOT, FAA, TSA)
  • Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards
  • Follow instructions from supervisor or Crew Chief, as applicable
  • Coordinate with other employees, vendors, and stakeholders to accomplish work tasks
  • Perform duties that require general safety awareness (e.g., when working in an area with moving vehicles)
  • Wear uniforms and work shoes as required by company policy
  • Use relevant electronic systems to complete work

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language or language native to geographical location.
  • 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.
  • Travel to the interview and any subsequent relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

  • Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
  • Health Benefits: On day one, youll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And thats just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
  • Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself thats why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
  • 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
  • Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on lifes journey? Feel free to be yourself at American. American Airlines

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Relocation, Flexible hours, Shift work, Rotating shift,

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