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Description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient repairing and rebuilding of airport service vehicles. These vehicles include but are not limited to support trucks, stationary carts, tankers, and hydrant trucks. You will be required to inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

The maintenance team ensures our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventive care for equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment ensuring all work is performed safely and is supported by following established procedures and protocols.

What You Will Be Doing

Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling and mechanical systems.
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual quality control checks on the refueling equipment, maintain records relating to maintenance.
Drive and operate refueling equipment vehicles.
Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures, aassuring a clean and safe working environment
Hydrate electric equipment according to the Hydration Schedule
Repair all non-motorized equipment
Able to program and understand the functions of the Rapid Charger, including the Battery Monitor and Identification Device (BMID)
Repair and replace all tires and wheels
Perform monthly, quarterly and annual quality control checks on the equipment
Able to perform an accident inspection on involved equipment
Report all accidents to Shop Supervisors and Managers
Answer all radioed repair calls on the ramp
Must be able to safely operate all vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) -Perform Daily Equipment Checks (DEC’s)

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the following job description for further information

Safety, Security, Wellbeing And Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What We Are Looking For:

Must have maintenance experience
Coursework in diesel mechanic
Must be 18 years of age
Must possess valid US driver’s license
Must have authorization to work in the USA
Must pass pre-employment drug screen
Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
Must be comfortable lifting/moving 70lbs
Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
All mechanics are required to perform all duties of the other positions, as needed do to operational need; Example: A Level I Mechanic may need to perform tasks of a Level III when directed
Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airport Badge
Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Mechanic - Tool Requirements

¼” DRIVE

Ratchet
Swivel
Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)
Standard 1/8” – 9/16”
Extension 3” and 6”

½” DRIVE

Ratchet
Sockets (Deep and Shallow Required)
Extension 3” and 6”
Standard 3/8” - 15/16”
6” Impact Extension
Deep Impact Socket 1/215/16”

3/8” DRIVE

Ratchet
Swivel
Extensions 3” and 6”
Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)
Standard 5/16 – 1”
Spark Plug Socket 5/8 and 13/16”

WRENCHES

Combination wrenches ¼” -15/16”
Allen Wrenches 1/16” – 3/8”
Crescent Wrenches 8” and 12”

HAMMERS, CHISELS, PUNCHES

Ball Peen Hammer 32 oz.
4-pound Sledge
Punch and Chisel Set

SCREW DRIVERS and PRY BARS

Phillips Head Screwdrivers #1 & #2
Standard Head Screwdrivers #1 & #2
Pry Bar 24”

AIR TOOLS

1/2” Drive Impact Gun
OSHA Approved Air Nozzle
Tire Chuck

PLIERS

Channel Locks 12”
Standard Pliers 8”

MISCELLANEOUS

Flashlight
Tire pressure Guage (Up to 120 PSI)
Tape Measure (25”)
Oil Filter Wrenches (small and large)
Gloves
Medium Locking Rollaway Toolbox
Small Locking Road Box

What We Are Looking For:

Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
Available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals.

Would you like to see more detail on what we are looking for? Please see the following job description for further information

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

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