Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Qualifications & Abilities

Diploma or Technical Certification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or another maintenance-related discipline.
4–5 years of experience working with Passenger Boarding Bridges or similar airport electromechanical systems, including mechanical drives, hydraulic systems, sensors, safety circuits, and electrical control components.
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and automation systems used in PBB operations.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and hydraulic diagrams.
Good understanding of PLC interfaces, VFD-controlled motors, safety interlocks, limit switches, sensors, bridge movement controls, and other PBB functional systems.
Experience using CMMS for maintenance recording, work order completion, and asset history tracking.
Ability to guide, support, and mentor junior technicians during complex repairs or troubleshooting.
Strong communication skills (English) and ability to coordinate effectively.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate strong ownership of assigned tasks.
High awareness of airside safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and compliance with company maintenance standards.
Computer literacy for MS Office tools maintenance documentation and reporting.
Willingness to work shift rotations, weekends, nights, or emergency call-outs depending on operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Passenger Boarding Bridges including structural components, mechanical components, and electrical/hydraulic components.
Diagnose and resolve faults involving motors, drive assemblies, VFDs, relays, control panels, sensors, limit switches, and bridge movement interlocks.
Conduct routine inspections, operational functionality checks, alignment verification, and calibration tasks to ensure proper and safe bridge operation.
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps, hoses, valves, cylinders, and power pack units used in bridge lifting.
Perform electrical diagnostics such as checking continuity, voltage levels, control wiring, interlocks, and safety stop circuits within the bridge system.
Assist in root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, inspections, and parts usage in the CMMS.
Respond to emergency breakdowns, ensuring minimum disruption to aircraft turnaround and gate operations.
Provide guidance, technical direction, and on-the-job support for junior or newly assigned technicians.
Support system upgrades, bridge refurbishments, component replacements, and performance improvement initiatives.
Ensure all maintenance activities follow company safety policies, airside rules, OEM recommendations, and operational standards.
Participate in internal audits, inspections, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement programs.
Monitor spare parts, consumables usage and report low stock levels or critical component requirements to supervisors.

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