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 $33.72 per hour*, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. 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)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan - when Southwest profits, you profit***
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
• Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits 

​​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: 

This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and it 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 mechanic�s 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 Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***Profit Sharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

*****If you are not selected for this job posting, you will not be eligible to reapply in MDW for 12 months from the day of interview.

*****Southwest Airlines will consider your interest for the MDW Airport GSE Tech position if you are currently a resident of Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin.

Pay Rate:

$33.72

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Posting End Date
01/19/2025