Technical Specialist

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)

Technical Specialist maintaining and repairing aircraft ground equipment for Worldwide Flight Services at Newark Airport. Troubleshooting, servicing, testing, and certifying mechanical work.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining ground equipment, with a strong focus on safety and compliance with company regulations. Proficient in operating various tools and interpreting maintenance manuals to ensure quality workmanship.

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Welding ExperienceDiesel ExperienceElectrical KnowledgePneumatics ExperienceValid Driver's License

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Hard Skills

TroubleshootingRepairingAssemblingDisassemblingFabricatingTestingAdjustingInstallingReading DiagramsOperating Power Tools

Soft Skills

CommunicationIndependenceAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Power ToolsMaintenance Manuals

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Driver's License (if required)

Industry Keywords

Ground Equipment MaintenanceQuality AssuranceSafety ComplianceInventory ManagementSecurity Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Troubleshoot, disassemble, check, clean, repair, replace, test, adjust, assemble, install, service, fabricate, and tow ground equipment while in service or undergoing overhaul/modification
Certify quality of workmanship, including signing mechanical releases on field work
Order, receive, inventory, secure, or disburse parts and supplies on or off airport facilities
Work with assigned maintenance personnel to complete assignments
Follow Company regulations, procedures, and instructions from leads, supervisors, or general managers
Complete work-assignment forms and communicate with Company personnel as required
Monitor staff, security contractors, and visitors and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or security-plan non-compliance
Comply with site security procedures for assigned warehouse and other operations
Operate tools and power tools for assembling, disassembling, repairing, and installing parts and components
Read and interpret printed or computerized maintenance manuals and complete required paperwork

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
Minimum of two years of documented training and/or job experience in welding, machinery, electrical, and/or pneumatics
Valid driver's license
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off
Ability to read and work from diagrams
Diesel experience required
Minimum established Company tool requirements
May be required to possess a Commercial Driver's License depending on assignment
If CDL is required, subject to random Department of Transportation drug testing
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, push, pull, lift, carry, and work in restricted spaces
Ability to lift parts and components up to 60 pounds and tools/equipment up to 100 pounds
Ability to drive vehicles weighing up to 10 tons, or up to 40 tons in select assignments
Ability to distinguish specified colors and work with color-coded wiring and components
Ability to operate a variety of tools, including power tools
Ability to work in a high noise-level environment
Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and complete paperwork
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to regulate own work with little supervision and accomplish tasks independently
Paint and body experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

DailyPay app for accessing pay in advance
On-the-spot awards through the Awardco Platform, including gift cards
Multiple medical care options for full- and part-time employees
Travel discounts
Pet insurance
Discount shopping
Wellness programs
401(k) program
Opportunity for internal mobility and transfers