Fleet Mechanic

Organizational Overview

About TAA

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA), formed in 1948, is dedicated to providing Tucsonans and visitors to Southern Arizona with excellence in aviation services and facilities, hallmarked by unparalleled safety, security and customer service. Running airports is our passion and we are great at it!

Why join our team? Not only are we passionate about aerospace, TAA’s most valuable resource is our people. Come join a culture that encourages and celebrates diversity, creativity, growth and collaboration. TAA offers competitive salaries, benefit packages, and education reimbursement benefits to promote work-life balance and improve employee lives, both personally and professional. Apply today and join the TAA team!   

Job Overview:

Under minimal supervision and administrative direction, performs a variety of moderately complex to advanced mechanical maintenance on a diverse fleet of vehicles and specialized equipment, including public safety vehicles and equipment (Police and Fire) assets for Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) at Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN); handle the priority repair of fleet assets dedicated to support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139); all mechanical repair(s) shall conform to applicable rules, regulations and standards. 

Essential Functions: 

The following functions and all other functions not included in this job description are to be performed in the best interests and for the greater good of TAA.

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance repairs on a diverse fleet of automotive and specialized equipment, including gas, diesel, alternative fuel equipment, and fire apparatus, in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner.  
• Perform routine vehicle and equipment preventive and predictive maintenance inspections, checks and replaces fluids, checks lights, tunes and performs repairs to gasoline and diesel engines. 

• Inspect, diagnose, replace, realign, adjusts and/or repairs drive train, suspension, and brake systems of vehicles and equipment; repairs water and fuel pumps, air conditioning system components, cooling systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, exhaust systems and components, and/or repairs malfunctions to all vehicle or equipment systems. 
• Perform timely repairs to Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) apparatus and equipment; test drive and operate crash, fire, rescue and structural firefighting apparatus to ensure operational readiness; maintain firefighting systems, fire rescue equipment saws, hydraulic forcing tools and power plant generators; ensure work conforms to Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) standards.   
• Weld and fabricate metal as required. 

Your Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or equivalency
• A minimum of two years advanced mechanical work experience
• Have completed technical training course on gas, diesel, and alternative fueled equipment.  

We Value:

• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, transmissions, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps and specialized firefighting systems.      
• Knowledge of vehicle air-conditioning equipment. 
• Knowledge of technical wiring, sheet metal, machine shop, and welding. 
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139, as it pertains to ARFF apparatus and equipment. 
• Self-motivation and taking initiative to complete quality work that furthers the mission and goals of the department and TAA. 
• Ability to work in a high noise environment; work in garage environment with fumes and other chemicals and work in inclement weather. 

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Driver’s license.  

• Obtain and maintain the ability to drive airport vehicles and obtain authorization to access the Non-Movement Area.  
• Must obtain and maintain access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA). 
• Obtain Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 8 months of employment.  
• Must obtain and maintain necessary Freon certification within 3 months of employment. 
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) 

• • ASE Medium and Heavy Truck - T2 Heavy-Duty Truck, Diesel Engines.  T4 Heavy-Duty Truck, Brakes and T6 Heavy-Duty Truck, Electrical Systems within one year of employment.   

• T3 Heavy-Duty Truck Drive Train, T5 Heavy-Duty Truck  Suspension and Steering and T7 Heavy-Duty Truck, Heating and Air Conditioning within two years. Master’s level and Advanced level (ASE L2) is preferred.  

• • ASE Automotive - A1 Engine Repair, A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train and Axles, A4 Suspension and Steering  within one (1) year of employment.  A5 Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems and A7 Heating and Air Conditioning within three years of employment.   

• Master’s level and Advanced level (ASE L1) is preferred. 

• Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification (EVT) – Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF apparatus - includes a combination of ASE tests and NFPA equipment standards).   

• • Level I within two years of employment. 
  • Level II within three years of employment. 
  • Master Level within four years of employment is desired. 

• Structural EVT (ARFF apparatus; includes a combination of ASE tests and NFPA equipment standards)  

• • Level 1 within two years of employment. 

• • Level 2 within three years of employment. 

• Must successfully complete the National Incident Management (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, and 800 certification(s) within one year of employment. 
• As an employee, you are deemed to be essential personnel as part of TAA’s emergency response, and must respond to airport incidents as requested/required. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. TAA's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, team member activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

Full Job Description Available at Interview