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.