Journeyman Electrician - Airport Operations

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

Oshkosh AeroTech | An Oshkosh Corporation Business

Put your electrical expertise to work in an environment that keeps airports moving!

At Oshkosh AeroTech, we're looking for a skilled, dependable, and safety-focused Electrician to join our Airport Services team at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas.

In this hands-on role, you'll maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment that support critical airport operations. From preventive maintenance to diagnosing complex electrical issues, you'll help ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of essential airport infrastructure.

If you take pride in your technical expertise, enjoy solving problems, and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in the aviation industry, we'd love to hear from you!

OUR BENEFITS

Joining Oshkosh AeroTech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), and more!

YOUR IMPACT

As an Electrician, you'll play an important role in maintaining the safety and reliability of electrical systems that support daily airport operations, helping minimize equipment downtime and ensure continuous service.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on building systems and equipment. 

• Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshoot using diagnostic tools and instruments. 

• Calculate electrical load requirements and ensure proper installation of wiring and components. 

• Accurately document work in the CMMS system. 

• Follow all safety protocols and complete required training. 

• Collaborate effectively in a diverse, multicultural team environment. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Valid Driver License. 

• Journeyman License. 

• Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport. 

• Availability to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs dictate.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICIATIONS 

• High School diploma or GED equivalent. 
• 3+ years’ electrical experience. 

• Ability to understand blueprints and electrical schematics. 

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment. 

• Proficiency in CMMS and office software (spreadsheets, word processing, project management). 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of an Electrician, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and work in small spaces. Ladder work required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircrafts and the confined areas of baggage conveyor systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircrafts and around heavy equipment. 

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.