Lynden Air Cargo is seeking a skilled and dependable Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic to join our maintenance team. In this hands-on role, you'll inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the equipment that supports our aircraft operations, ensuring it remains safe, reliable, and mission-ready. From de-ice trucks and power carts to pushback tugs and service vehicles, you'll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly across Alaska and around the world. If you take pride in solving mechanical challenges and supporting a global aviation operation, we encourage you to apply.
Why you want to work for Lynden Air Cargo:
- Career development: annual wage reviews with advancement through internal promotions.
- Medical insurance: 2 medical plans to choose from as low as $0/month.
- Dental & vision: low employee payroll deduction.
- Health insurance for your family: cover your entire family with medical, dental and vision for $222/month.
- Healthcare savings account: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Retirement savings: 401(k) with 50% of the first 6% contributed matched + additional annual retirement contribution.
- Employee assistance program: no cost to you
- Life insurance, long term disability and AD&D: no cost to you
- Vacation: Vacation accrual increases with years of service
- Tuition reimbursement program: up to $3500 per year after one year of service
The essential duties of this position are:
- Perform maintenance, repairs, and inspections on ground support equipment in compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and manufacturer standards.
- Complete and maintain accurate records of all maintenance, inspections, repairs, and related activities.
- Work independently with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for the quality and safety of completed work.
- Identify, report, and address equipment discrepancies or abnormal conditions, including implementing lockout/tagout procedures when necessary.
- Manage and support the preventive maintenance program, required inspections, and operational readiness of GSE assets.
- Coordinate GSE inventory, purchasing, budgeting, and future equipment needs, and provide fleet support through travel as required.
Skills, abilities, education and experience needed to be eligible for this position are:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and minimum five years maintenance experience, two of which can be applicable college/technical training.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical information from maintenance manuals, wiring schematics, structural repair manuals, and written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions; prepare routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with employees, customers, and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills, including the application of algebra and geometry concepts
- Ability to use sound judgment in a highly regulated environment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing operational needs.
- Experience maintaining aviation ground support equipment, including de-ice trucks, air-start carts, power carts, pushback tugs, and similar equipment.
- Experience working on medium- and light-duty trucks, small engines, and related mechanical systems.
- Fabrication and welding experience preferred.
- Strong manual dexterity, mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail required.
Certifications and licenses applicable to this position are:
- Current US Driver License
- Current Passport preferred
- ASE Certifications preferred
Additional considerations:
- Must provide and maintain the hand tools necessary to perform assigned duties.
- Must be flexible to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, including extended periods away from home.
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally without restrictions, including access to foreign military bases as required.
- Post-conditional offer of employment drug test and background investigation is required.
- Applicants must be able to hold Secure Identification Display Access badge and submit to RapBack verification.
Random drug testing is required of all Lynden Air Cargo employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36.04 - $37.92 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 3% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Anchorage, AK 99502 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Anchorage, AK 99502: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
