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Southwest Airlines · Houston, TX

# Ground Support Equipment Technician - HOU

Houston, Texas, United States of America Full-time $35.77 per hour Skilled Trades & Maintenance 

Listed on Southwest Airlines’s official careers site. Posted November 6, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Southwest Airlines’s careers site →](https://careers.southwestair.com/us/en/job/SOUTUSR202674450ENUSEXTERNAL/Ground-Support-Equipment-Technician-HOU)

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## Job description

### Department

Cargo Provo & GSE Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

### Job Description

Pay & Benefits: Pay of $35.77 per hour*, plus $3.00/hr. skill premium. With the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.

### Benefits you’ll love
- Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
- Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
- Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit *
- Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
- Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.

### Explore more benefits you’ll love
- [https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits](https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits)

### Job Summary

Like working with tools and solving problems? Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technicians at Southwest keep things moving behind the scenes by fixing and taking care of the powerful machines we use on the ground—like trucks, carts, and de-icing gear. They build, repair, paint, and make sure everything works safely. It’s hands-on work that helps flights take off smoothly and keeps the airport running strong. Check out what a day as a GSE Technician is like: swa.is/DayWithGSE Additional details

This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules, and other job details are set through an agreement with the labor union. Work schedules are based on seniority and may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. There may be times when mandatory overtime is required to support flight operations, but there are also opportunities to trade shifts and find a schedule that works for you.

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. Learn more about becoming a GSE and check out the FAQs: [https://careers.southwestair.com/ground-support-equipment-technician-workgroup](https://careers.southwestair.com/ground-support-equipment-technician-workgroup) We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

### Responsibilities
- Diagnoses and repairs various types of automotive, ramp, provisioning, and deicing equipment utilized within the airline industry
- Performs both preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance on all airline ground equipment
- Attends initial and ongoing training (classroom and/or on-the-job), and keeps current on knowledge, information, and equipment to maintain proficiency in their work
- Create and track work orders performed in a timely manner into maintenance tracking program Required to wear Company visual identification card, prominently displayed above the waist for ready recognition
- Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in the maintenance and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems
- Ability to perform minor or major body repair
- Ability to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand procedures, rules, and regulations including federal and local security regulations
- Ability to read and research technical manuals and electrical & hydraulic schematics
- Ability to work under tight time constraints to accomplish job tasks
- Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form
- Ability to work well under stressful situations
- Ability to work well with others as part of a Team Proficiency in arc, gas, and MIG welding, as well as cutting torch
- Proficiency in metal fabrication
- Proficiency in equipment spray painting Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Preferred: Associate's Degree or automotive/equipment repair technical degree Experience Required: 3 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience with a technical degree Required: 5 Years Heavy truck and/or equipment repair experience in lieu of a technical degree Preferred: Experience using a computer inventory tracking system Licensing/Certification ASE and A/C Certification preferred
- Must possess and maintain valid state motor vehicle operator's license
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements

### Physical Abilities
- Must be able to work in vicinity of ramps, hangers and terminals
- Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop on a frequent basis, and for extended periods
- Must be able to perform job functions within a confined space or in potentially hazardous areas May be required to work thru inclement weather

### Other Qualifications
- Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform
- Act of 1986
- Must be at least
- 18 years of age
- Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines Required to have a complete set of mechanic�s tools May be required to travel by airplane to other cities to perform field service work outside of the normal shop environment.

May also include overnight stays Must be able to work varied shifts and/or overtime, as well as on holidays and weekends Must be able to satisfactorily complete training program and six-month probationary evaluation period
- The pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period. 401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule. Match contributions may vary based on the position.
- Profit-sharing contributions are subject to the Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

### Pay Rate

$35.77 Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply. Job Posting End Date 11/10/2026

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Nov 6, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 7, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 7, 2026
- Listed for: 1 day
- Location: Houston, Texas, United States of America
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $35.77 per hour[Apply on Southwest Airlines’s careers site →](https://careers.southwestair.com/us/en/job/SOUTUSR202674450ENUSEXTERNAL/Ground-Support-Equipment-Technician-HOU)

## Hiring at Southwest Airlines
- Open jobs: 19
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026

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