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Mechanic - Airship Operations: Goodyear

Job ID0900589
Company NameGoodyear
Job CategoryTransportation/Logistics; Skilled Labor
LocationAkron, OH
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience2-5 Years Experience
Desired Education LevelHigh School
Date PostedOctober 10, 2009 (Reposted Nov 24)

Mechanic - Airship Operations

0900589

At Goodyear, North America's largest tire company, we know that our team members have dreams and goals. And we are committed to helping them get to their professional destinations by recognizing and rewarding talents, dedication, skills and imagination they bring to Goodyear with unlimited opportunities for career advancement. With our reputation for providing all of the tires for NASCAR, the first tires on the moon and unique tire treads to meet the demands of every possible road surface and weather condition, we know that people have places to go, both on the road and in their careers. And it's up to us to help them all "get there." Maybe that's one of the many reasons we are recently acknowledged by Fortune magazine as being among the most admired companies in America.

Under the general direction of the Chief Airship Mechanic, performs more
simple maintenance and repair of airship powerplants, related control
accessories, and auxiliary equipment including; runs, adjusts, and
engine tune ups for flight. Assists other mechanics with maintenance and
repairs to radio, metal, and rigging.


Participates as a member of ground crew in launching and retrieving the
airship as required in a safe and acceptable manner, Drives ground
service equipment (GSE) bus, trucks, service van, and car. Tends to
airship pressure watch (helium/air) in rotation with coworkers.


Represent the company and Airship Operations in a professional and
appropriate manner.

Requirements:

High School Diploma

Lotus Notes
Office product suite
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
CDL
Carry weights in excess of 100 lbs.
Stooping
Crouching
Crawling
Good hearing, speech, and vision
Work in inclement weather
Utilize own tools
Airframe Certification
Two year degree in aviation mechanics
Aviation/Airship mechanics
Technical background
Technical reading and writing
Knowledge of engineering drawings
Ability to work with relevant tools
HS&E training
Current on policies and procedures
Powerplant Certification
Computer Skills
Airship Rigging
Lifting
Pulling
Climbing
Kneeling
Reaching
Elevated or confined positions

Please visit us online at www.goodyear.com/careers

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is a Equal Opportunity Employer.




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