Lynden Air Cargo, LLC
Ground Support Equipment Mechanic (Maintenance)
The GSE Mechanic II uses experience and technical data to diagnose problems, determine solutions, and complete work on Company ground support equipment. Lynden Air Cargo is a US part 121 all-cargo airline based in Anchorage, Alaska. Lynden Air Cargo conducts operations within Alaska as well as other locations around the world, utilizing its fleet of L382 Hercules aircraft. Lynden's structure provides employees with the family environment of a smaller company, and the competitiveness, expectations and rewards of a large, global organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs all work assigned in accordance with established policies and procedures as governed by Lynden Air Cargo's Employee Handbook, LAC GMM, applicable CFR's, Manufacturer's recommendations, Company preferences and needs, on all ground support equipment.
Records all work performed on the appropriate forms.
Must have the ability to successfully complete all duties and tasks independently and with limited supervision.
Assumes responsibility for the work he/she performs.
Reports any abnormal conditions or discrepancies to appropriate Lead Mechanic, Station Manager or Facilities Manager and lockout/tagout equipment as needed.
Ensures completion of Company GSE preventative maintenance program.
Performs and/or schedules any required inspections (de-ice truck boom – NDT).
Purchase and maintain all GSE inventory per Supervisor's direction and approval.
Provides monthly expenditure report and forecast to Supervisor, to include retaining all receipts and invoices for Company purchases.
Makes recommendations in regards to future GSE attrition related needs.
May travel globally, as needed, to support LAC's fleet.
Must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and minimum five years maintenance experience, two of which can be training.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including, but not limited to, maintenance manuals, wiring schematics, and structural repair manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to use common sense and sound judgment to deal with situations and multiple problems in a highly controlled and regulated environment. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Current US Driver License
Current US Passport preferred
ASE Certifications preferred
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Experience on but not limited to; aircraft de-ice trucks, ground air-start carts, DC & AC Power carts, aircraft push-back tugs & other Aviation related ground support equipment is preferred.
Experience on medium and light duty trucks as well as small engines is preferred.
Experience on fabrication and welding is preferred.
Manual dexterity and accuracy required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Must furnish all hand tools of the variety and quantity required to perform assigned tasks.
Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, nights or holidays and to be away from home for extended periods of time.
Must be available to travel to domestic and international locations without restrictions, including entrance onto foreign military bases.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is often very loud.
COMMENTS:
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Federal law requires Lynden Air Cargo to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lynden Air Cargo will provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Details: Work Authorization Information EEO Poster EEO Poster Supplement
A post conditional offer of employment physical, drug test and background investigation are required.
Random drug testing is required of all Lynden Air Cargo employees.
Lynden Air Cargo, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin.
Veterans and Minorities are encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Priority referrals for protected veterans.