Ground Support Equip Mechanic
About The Position
The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, inspection, testing, and repair of various GSE. This role involves diagnosing mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using a range of test equipment and technical publications. Key duties include performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, servicing equipment with necessary fluids and air, disassembling and assembling components, and ensuring proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials. The mechanic will also prepare GSE for storage and deployment, operate and service towing vehicles, and provide dispatch services to support aircraft maintenance. Additionally, the position includes advising and training lower-grade workers on repair problems and utilizing automated maintenance data systems for record-keeping and analysis. Adherence to good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety protocols is paramount.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / Equivalent
- Completed a military or vocational school in Ground Support Equipment Repair or in Automotive Technology
- A minimum of 6 years’ experience
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance
Nice To Haves
- Automotive Service Excellence Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnosis and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems
- Inspects and approves completed maintenance actions
- Solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications
- Uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions
- Analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools
- Maintains external fuel and grounding systems
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE
- Inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation
- Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air
- Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications
- Disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components
- Removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories
- Stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications
- Stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations
- Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment
- Operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles
- Maintains vehicle records and updates paper and electronic equipment records
- Provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations
- Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times
- May be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
