Airport Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) | New Haven, CT

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Starting Pay: $31.25 to $38.46 per hour, depending on experience/qualifications

Reports to: Airport Maintenance Manager

Avports HVN, Tweed New Haven Airport Authority and The New HVN have formed a unique comprehensive public private partnership to develop, build, finance, maintain and operate the Tweed New Haven Airport. The New HVN will improve infrastructure, prioritize safety and security, evolve the passenger experience, strive to exceed guest and neighbor expectations, deliver economic benefits to the region, and focus on sustainability and environmental impacts as our commitment to a better future at HVN.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of airport vehicles, equipment, and facilities. This role supports safe and efficient airport operations through preventive maintenance, emergency response, and general facility upkeep. Overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required based on operational needs.

Description of Duties / Essential Job Functions

• Inspect, maintain, modify, repair, and replace gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles, snow removal equipment, and motorized hand tools.
• Diagnose equipment conditions, identify malfunctions, and determine appropriate repair solutions.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and airport infrastructure.
• Operate and maintain heavy airport equipment, including snow removal equipment.
• Maintain ARFF equipment in operational condition to meet FAA ARFF Index requirements.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on airfield systems, including lighting, signage, and related infrastructure.
• Support general airport maintenance activities such as snow removal, groundskeeping, painting, carpentry, plumbing, and minor electrical or mechanical work.
• Conduct routine inspections of tools and equipment to ensure safe operation and compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate effectively with airport personnel using a two-way radio.
• Assist airport leadership during emergencies, inclement weather events, and special operational needs, including mandatory overtime situations.
• Attend required training sessions, including initial and recurrent airfield driver training, and maintain airfield driving privileges.
• Properly wear and maintain issued uniforms while on duty.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Airport Maintenance Manager.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform the duties of this classification to Company standards, which includes, but is not limited to, passing, to the satisfaction of the Company, initial and periodic Company tests to ensure the initial and on-going maintenance of required level of proficiency.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all licenses or certifications required by regulatory agencies.
• Must meet applicable training requirements under FAR Part 139.
• Valid driver's license required, with a driving record acceptable under Company insurance standards.
• Ability to pass and maintain required TSA security clearances and drug screening in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program (DFWP).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience repairing gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment; five (5) years preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of automotive repair methods, materials, tools, and standard trade practices, including diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to follow preventive maintenance programs and maintain basic shop or maintenance records.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment, including snow removal equipment.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision in a complex operational environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and understand instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, management, and the public.
• Willingness and ability to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency response situations.
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to apply common-sense reasoning to follow written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting wage between $31.25 to $38.46 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Avports provides a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision options, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance. All benefits are subject to Company policies and availability.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

To apply, please submit your resume and confirm your ability to meet all pre-employment and ongoing training requirements.

Avports LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.