Ground Support Equipment Manager

Menzies Aviation•Fort Lauderdale, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Ground Support Equipment Manager directs a preventative maintenance program to minimize cost and maximize equipment usage. This role involves detailed record keeping of all vehicles and equipment, organization and tracking of expenses, and administering a testing and inspection program to ensure quality, suitability, and compliance with specifications. The manager also directs a quantity and quality control program to maintain satisfactory work performance levels, plans and directs work to meet objectives efficiently, and ensures safe and secure operations in accordance with health, safety, security, and government statutory requirements. Additionally, the role involves directing and motivating employees, and performing as a mentor to other employees. Safety and security are the responsibility of each employee, and mandatory training must be attended as per job role.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency, preferably supplemented with college-level courses in mechanical engineering, business administration, transportation management, and business management
Five years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair in an industrial vehicle operation, including two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity
Must be able to maximize fleet utilization and ensure maximum shop productivity.
Extensive management and/or support service experience, preferably in a ground equipment environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills balanced with a high level of confidence to influence and present at all levels
Flexible, determined to succeed and self-motivated
All applicants must hold requisite employment authority to work in the USA
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must pass pre-employment drug screen
Must pass color blindness test
Must have current valid US driver’s license
Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
Able to remain calm under pressure
Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs
Must pass FBI background check and obtain US Customs seal
Must have Electrical, Maintenance, Experience with the Fuel Farm SCADA System and PLC, and computer knowledge.
Ability to learn quickly
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to build relationships

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in aviation and/or ground support equipment strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Directs a preventative maintenance program to minimize cost and maximize use of equipment
Detailed record keeping of all vehicles and equipment
Organization and tracking of expenses
Administers a testing and inspection program to determine quality, suitability, and compliance with specifications for equipment, vehicles, parts accessories, and materials
Directs a quantity and quality control program to maintain satisfactory levels of work performance
Plans, organizes, and directs the work of the duties to meet objectives with the most efficient use of personnel, facilities and equipment
Ensure the safe and secure operations, in accordance with the highest possible standards of health, safety, security and all government statutory requirements
Directing and motivating employees to achieve agreed targets
Perform as a mentor to other employees
Perform periodic maintenance and inspections on filters, pumps, valves, tanks, pressure controls, metering and gauging equipment, company vehicles.
Troubleshoot and repair above mentioned equipment as well as pipeline issues, electrical equipment, motors, switch gear, and lighting.
Ensures that all work assigned is performed in a timely fashion with quality workmanship.
Ensure through definitive methods that product meets or exceeds quality standards set forth; ensure all work is completed in a timely manner, contributing to an efficient operation, while projecting a professional image for MENZIES AVIATION.