Assistant GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Manager Needed (ANC Airport Location)

Akima, LLC•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant GSE Manager supports the GSE Manager in overseeing Pegasus's ground support equipment maintenance program. This role performs and assists with preventive and on-demand maintenance/repair on motorized and non-motorized, gas- and diesel-powered aviation GSE, and helps lead and supervise GSE staff in the GSE Manager's absence.

Requirements

Previous experience maintaining aviation ground support equipment (GSE) required; prior GSE experience at TSAIA preferred.
18+, valid driver's license, U.S. citizenship or proof of right to work; high school diploma or GED.
Minimum 3 years' experience maintaining aviation GSE or airport ramp equipment (belt loaders, tugs, GPUs, air start units, lavatory/water carts, deicers, etc.).
Working knowledge of FAA ramp safety standards and airline/ground handling GSE compliance requirements.
Willing to work airside/outdoors in all weather conditions; able to lift 60 lbs comfortably.
Good communication skills; fluent English (read/write/speak/understand).
Self-starter; able to work with moderate supervision in an AOA/ramp environment; able to work under pressure and tight time constraints.
Available nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
Background investigation (FBI fingerprints, criminal history, pre-employment drug test); must be eligible for airport-issued AOA/SIDA badge.
Read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and electrical/hydraulic schematics; write routine reports; speak effectively one-on-one and to groups.
Perform basic math across all units of measure. Apply common-sense judgment to written/oral/diagram instructions; handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Assist the GSE Manager in managing daily GSE operations; act as lead in the GSE Manager's absence
Perform preventive and on-demand maintenance and repair on aviation GSE (motorized/non-motorized, gas/diesel)
Help prepare reports and updates for senior management meetings
Train and mentor GSE staff on maintenance procedures and ramp safety standards
Assist in developing and managing the GSE budget
Help schedule GSE staff and review timesheets
Coordinate with GSE vendors to support parts and service needs
Help maintain a safe, compliant work area
Support staff development and training initiatives
Flag equipment/technology improvement opportunities to the GSE Manager; support preventive/predictive maintenance program improvements
Foster a supportive, team-oriented environment across GSE and internal departments; support internal and external customers with quality service
Use equipment tracking/trending systems to proactively flag reliability issues
Other duties as assigned by the GSE Manager or Director of GSE