Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC
Job overview
The Field Service Technician role involves traveling extensively to perform diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on ground support equipment, ensuring operational reliability at customer sites.
Responsibilities and impact
The technician will travel about 80% of the time to customer locations to service aircraft ground support equipment, diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, interface with PLC systems, collaborate with dealer technicians, maintain documentation, participate in testing and upgrades, provide product orientation, and mentor junior technicians.
Experience and skills
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least one year of relevant experience, proficiency in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic diagnostics and repair, ability to travel extensively, strong communication skills, and ability to work independently; preferred qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Diesel Equipment Technology, familiarity with PLC programming, a CDL, and experience with ground support or heavy equipment.
Work environment and culture
The role demands working in varied environmental conditions with exposure to electrical systems and adherence to safety protocols such as OSHA and LOTO, indicating a safety-conscious and hands-on work environment.
Job location and travel
The position requires travel across the U.S. and occasionally internationally, with the technician based near a major airport for weekly dispatch to job sites.
Unique job features
The job is distinguished by extensive travel, hands-on technical work with diverse ground support equipment, and opportunities to mentor junior technicians.
Company overview
Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC specializes in advanced aerospace technologies and solutions, focusing on innovative products for defense, commercial, and industrial applications. They generate revenue through the design, manufacturing, and sale of cutting-edge aerospace components and systems, as well as providing maintenance and support services. Founded as a division of Oshkosh Corporation, the company leverages decades of engineering expertise and a strong reputation in the industry. Key historical milestones include significant defense contracts and strategic partnerships that have bolstered their market position.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic diagnostics and repairs, highlighting any work with diesel or electric-powered ground support equipment relevant to Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC.
Showcase your ability to work independently in the field, your strong communication skills, and your experience with technical documentation, PLC systems, and customer support, as these are key aspects of the Field Service Technician role.
Apply to multiple platforms including Oshkosh AeroTech's corporate career site, LinkedIn, and reputable job boards where the position may be posted to maximize your application reach.
Connect with current Oshkosh AeroTech Field Service Technicians or employees in the technical services division on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as asking about their experiences managing high-travel schedules or inquiring about the latest ground support equipment technologies they’ve worked with.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'electrical diagnostics,' 'hydraulic repair,' 'PLC programming,' 'ground support equipment,' and 'independent field service' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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