Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Logmet LLC•Liberty, NC

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About The Position

The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic performs maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and overhaul of powered and non-powered ground support equipment used in aviation and logistics operations. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and mission-ready condition of equipment supporting aircraft maintenance, cargo operations, and flight line activities.

Requirements

Experience maintaining aviation or military ground support equipment.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and fuel systems.
Ability to diagnose equipment faults using technical manuals and test equipment.
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instrumentation.
Ability to read and interpret T.O.s, TMs, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Must meet physical requirements and be able to work in shop or outdoor environments.

Nice To Haves

Prior military experience (e.g., USAF AGE, Army GSE, Navy flight line support).
Experience with maintenance tracking systems such as MAXIMO, GCSS-Army, or NALCOMIS.
HVAC certification (EPA Section 608) for equipment that utilizes refrigerants.
OEM or technical school training in diesel, hydraulics, or electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of GSE including: Aircraft tow tractors and tugs
Aerospace ground power units (GPUs)
Air conditioning and heating units
Hydraulic test stands
Fuel service equipment
Nitrogen/oxygen carts
Maintenance stands and platforms
Perform diagnostics and repairs on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and cooling systems.
Conduct Preventive Maintenance (PM) per Technical Orders (T.O.s), Technical Manuals (TMs), OEM documentation, and service bulletins.
Replace or rebuild engines, transmissions, pumps, motors, hoses, fittings, valves, and related components.
Perform operational checks and functional testing after repairs.
Record maintenance actions, inspections, and parts usage in required systems (e.g., MAXIMO, GCSS-Army, NALCOMIS, or contract-specified software).
Interpret and apply technical data, schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOD, and organizational maintenance and environmental standards.
Maintain accountability of tools, test equipment, and repair parts.
Ensure all maintenance meets safety, technical, and quality control requirements.
Follow proper procedures for handling hazardous materials, fluids, refrigerants, and waste products.
Maintain clean and safe work areas and adhere to flight line and shop safety regulations.
Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend process improvements.
Coordinate repair priorities with supervisors, production control, and flight line personnel.
Provide assistance to other mechanics and support team training as required.
Support field or remote-site equipment operations when needed.