Airline Services Technician Engineer

The ACAA's Airline Services Technician - Engineer will report to the Manager, Airline Services and assumes responsibility for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the conveyor systems and its ancillary equipment. Perform unscheduled repairs and major overhauls to the baggage system. This job requires the Engineer to work as a member of a composite crew in conjunction with Electricians and Mechanics.

Here is how the Airline Services Technician - Engineer will help:

• Work safely and abide by all ACAA safety guidelines.
• Develop or participate in the job safety analysis procedures.
• Perform conveyor preventive maintenance in accordance with the OEM's recommendations or ACAA preventive maintenance program.
• Perform unscheduled repairs to conveyor systems, including but not limited to repair and replacement of: conveyor belting, conveyor belt lacing, head and tail pulleys, carrying rollers, snub rollers, return rollers, conveyor structure, all associated shafts and bearings, baggage pusher assemblies, baggage diverters including horizontal and vertical units, power turn assemblies both chain-driven and belt-driven, tip chutes, fixed chutes, makeup and claim units including flat plate units as well as pallet support devices.
• Occasionally will be required to make major and minor structural repairs due to damage caused to equipment.
• Perform light fabrication of components.
• Perform overhaul of components including but not limited to: gear boxes, cycloidal, helical and worm -driven models, belt assemblies, cog-type, power turn type and merge type.
• Air filter replacements on passenger boarding bridges.
• May be required to participate in the job safety analysis program administered by the Authority.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.
  
  

Qualifications

The following requirements list the ***minimum*** education/training/experience required to qualify for this job. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Requirements to apply for role of Airline Services Technician - Engineer are:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Five years' experience in Industrial Maintenance
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the craft or equivalent training at an accredited trade or technical school, or military training.
• Current, valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license or ability to obtain the same; and
• Must provide his/her own personal hand tools.
  
  

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:

• Considerable knowledge in the practices, methods, tools and materials of the Stationary Engineer trade with a concentration on conveyor maintenance.
• Knowledge in occupational hazards and techniques of safety precautions and injury prevention programs.
• Knowledge in standard practices of welding, steel, aluminum and stainless steel, including ARC, MIG, and TIG type welding.
• Proficient at using acetylene torches for burning purposes.
• Proficient use of "Clipper-type" belt lacers.
• Basic understanding of three phase power including voltages of 480 VAC along with single phase 110 VAC.
• Proficient understanding of ladder logic circuitry for troubleshooting.
• Ability to replace and set up variable frequency drives.
• Ability to take direction from ACAA management personnel, and/or Foreman.
• Ability to work well with others.
  
  

Don't meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren't always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our or anization, whether it be this role or another.

Caring For Our Crew

Benefits

At ACAA, we've got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
• *ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.*
• *When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.*
• *ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.*
• ACAA's dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children's orthodontia.
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA's exemplary benefits.
• Employees may enroll their children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age in our on-site preschool and childcare center, La Petite Academy, at Pittsburgh International Airport.
  
  

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