Great Opportunity for a Diesel Mechanic at airfield at LaGuardia (LGA) - (College Point, NY) College Point

Are you up for the challenge of delivering the best maintained and repaired equipment on the airfield at LaGuardia (LGA)? If you are, you will enter a job environment that is fast paced, exciting, safe and unique. Our Global Diesel Technicians keep airfield transportation moving while diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining International, Ford and Cummins medium-duty diesel vehicles. They value doing the job right and maintain a sense of urgency to keep our customers in business.

At Global Aviation Services we recognize you as a key part of our organization and we compensate you by providing exceptional benefits (low-cost health and dental, short term disability, free long term disability and free life insurance two times your annual salary). Full time employees receive competitive wages, have set schedules, a tool allowance, free uniforms, free parking, incentives for ASE certification, mentor programs, education reimbursement, a wellness reimbursement plan, profit sharing and a matching 401(k) plan.

If you want to be part of a People First company with an excellent reputation, apply today at http://www.globalaviationservicesllc.com/careers/. Our opening will go quickly.

FUNCTIONS:
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance inspections and unscheduled repairs, air and hydraulic brake repairs, tire repairs, warranty procedures and repairs.
• Perform the sequence of operations to remove, disassemble, clean, check, repair, replace, fabricate, install and adjust components on automotive, fleet, ground equipment and machinery.
• Plan and carry out complex maintenance assignments requiring knowledge of electrical, plumbing and/or electronic systems. In addition, skills in carpentry, painting and/or welding may be required.
• Work is performed on a variety of ground support equipment platforms such as jet engine starters, power supply units, lift platform box trucks and air cycle air conditioners.
• Use complex troubleshooting, testing and repair equipment such as, but not limited to, load banks, impedance bridges, multi-meters and flow meter panels.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum 3 years of proven repair experience in the mechanical field
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Strong background in diagnostics to include electrical, mechanical and pneumatic. Most diagnostics are not performed using computer assisted diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read and understand repair manuals and instructions, especially in an urgent and/or emergency situation
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Must be able to read codes and instructions on the computer
• Valid driver's license and good driving background
• Must pass a 10 year background check and drug test
• Minimum high school diploma or its equivalent
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to work flexible schedules including shift work, weekends, holidays
• Possess at minimum a set of hand tools including a toolbox and multi-function electrical meter
• ASE certification and/or military AGE experience preferred
• Good organizational and paperwork skills
• Basic computer skills
• Able to lift 70 pounds

Working Conditions:
Depending on the task, you may be required to work indoors in a garage or outside on shop grounds or elsewhere on the airfield. Be prepared to work around jet fumes and other vehicle emissions. Work with cleaning solvents, paint thinners and other hazardous products in the course of a normal workday.

Working Hours:
Schedule to be determined based on shop needs.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer through Affirmative Action. Women and Minorities Are Encouraged to Apply.

We appreciate the values, leadership and unique skills service members bring to the workforce and encourage opportunities to hire Guardsmen, Reservists, and Veterans.

Apply today at http://www.globalaviationservicesllc.com/careers/.

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