Our Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technicians are the Heart of Southwest®.​
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 part of this integral Team.
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Requirements for our GSE Technicians

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Physical requirements
  • 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
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Physical requirements cont.
  • Must be able to perform job functions within a confined space or in potentially hazardous areas
  • May be required to work thru inclement weather
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Other requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
  • Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
  • Must be able to work various shifts and/or overtime.
  • 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
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Experience required
  • 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

Gearhead (noun):

A Ground Support Equipment Technician is the gearhead of the tarmac, keeping our ground fleet fierce, functional, and flight-ready from first light to final departure.

Why Southwest Airlines®?

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Inclusion & Belonging
No matter where you're flying from or what area of Southwest interests you, we're connecting you to what matters most. By fostering a Culture of Belonging that cares for and embraces all, we recognize that every experience, perspective, and background makes an incredible impact on our Company.
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Our Culture is integral to all aspects of our business and our Employees’ lives, from the way Employees treat each other to the way that our Company puts our Employees first. Three vital elements of our Culture are appreciation, recognition, and celebration.
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Benefits
More than just a paycheck, a career at Southwest Airlines comes with several benefits, from our legendary Culture to travel privileges for Employees and their eligible dependents.
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How to apply:

If you see an open Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician position posted, apply at careers.southwestair.com. If there are no open GSE Technican positions posted, that means we're not interviewing for that job at this time.

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