• Job Description

  Req#: R-2023-36460

  Department:

  Ground Operations

  Our Company Promise

  
  We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

  Job Description:

  Pay & Benefits:

  Pay of $32.74 to $32.74 per hour*, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.

  Benefits you’ll love:

  • Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)

  • Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck **

  • Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit***

  • Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

  Job Summary

  All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician supports our Purpose by performing mechanical maintenance work. This role maintains our automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment through duties such as dismantling, repairing, fabricating, welding, altering, and painting. The GSE Technician is detail oriented and looks forward to making a meaningful impact as a part of this integral Team.

  Additional details:

  • A union-based role that includes working assigned shifts based on seniority. Shifts can include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

  • U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

  Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.

  Responsibilities

  • Diagnoses and repairs various types of automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment utilized within the airline industry

  • Performs both preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance on all airline ground equipment

  • Attends initial and ongoing training (classroom and/or on-the-job), and keeps current on knowledge, information, and equipment to maintain proficiency in their work

  • Create and track work orders performed in a timely manner into maintenance tracking program

  • Required to wear Company visual identification card, prominently displayed above the waist for ready recognition

  • Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description

  • May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency in the maintenance and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems

  • Ability to perform minor or major body repair

  • Ability to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand procedures, rules, and regulations including federal and local security regulations

  • Ability to read and research technical manuals and electrical & hydraulic schematics

  • Ability to work under tight time constraints to accomplish job tasks

  • Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form

  • Ability to work well under stressful situations

  • Ability to work well with others as part of a Team

  • Proficiency in arc, gas, and MIG welding, as well as cutting torch

  • Proficiency in metal fabrication

  • Proficiency in equipment spray painting

  Education

  • Required: High School Diploma or GED

  • Preferred: Associate's Degree or automotive/equipment repair technical degree

  Experience

  • Required: 3 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience with a technical degree

  • Required: 5 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience in lieu of a technical degree

  • Preferred: Experience using a computer inventory tracking system

  Licensing/Certification

  • ASE and A/C Certification preferred

  • Must possess and maintain valid state motor vehicle operator's license

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements

  Physical Abilities

  • Must be able to work in vicinity of ramps, hangers and terminals

  • Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

  • Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop on a frequent basis, and for extended periods

  • Must be able to perform job functions within a confined space or in potentially hazardous areas

  • May be required to work thru inclement weather

  Other Qualifications

  • Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

  • Required to have a complete set of mechanics tools

  • May be required to travel by airplane to other cities to perform field service work outside of the normal shop environment. May also include overnight stays

  • Must be able to work varied shifts and/or overtime, as well as on holidays and weekends

  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete training program and six-month probationary evaluation period

  *Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time. **401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

  ***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

  Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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• About the company

  Southwest Airlines Co., typically referred to as Southwest, is one of the major airlines of the United States and the world's largest low-cost carrier.

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