Ground Support Equipment Technician

Metrea•Moreno Valley, CA

About The Position

The Ground Support Equipment Technician performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on ground support equipment (GSE), inspecting, testing, and operating equipment to determine serviceability and proper operation. The technician diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions using observation, diagnostic equipment, technical publications, diagrams, and schematics. Duties include removing, disassembling, repairing, cleaning, treating for corrosion, assembling, and reinstalling equipment components and accessories; replacing worn or broken parts; and adjusting and aligning equipment for return to service. The position also provides GSE dispatch and positioning support for aircraft maintenance and flight operations. The technician follows manufacturer manuals, drawings, specifications, instructions, maintenance procedures, safety directives, and FAA regulations, and records aircraft maintenance in an automated maintenance records system. The role provides technical guidance to team members and requires prioritizing work to support customers. It is a full-time, non-exempt role with typical hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; schedules may change with business needs, and approved work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. Travel may be up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Requirements

Demonstrable attention to detail.
Extensive experience in hydraulics and electrical controls.
Excellent problem-solving skills, including determining causes of errors and selecting corrective actions.
Ability to understand company philosophy and processes.
Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to read and understand written information, diagrams, and schematics.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
U.S. passport for international travel.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate powered ground support equipment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and be a U.S. citizen.
Must meet applicable clearance and adjudication requirements; the position may require passing a government-administered background check.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repairs on assigned GSE and components.
Inspect, test, and operate GSE to determine serviceability and proper operation.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic equipment malfunctions.
Remove, disassemble, repair, clean, treat for corrosion, assemble, and reinstall GSE accessories and components.
Replace worn or broken parts and adjust, align, clean, and prepare equipment for service.
Determine troubleshooting, repair, and modification methods and sequences using manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, sketches, and instructions.
Provide GSE dispatch service, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flight operations.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to team members so equipment is maintained safely and to company standards.
Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, snorkel or boom lifts, pallet jacks, and small conveyance vehicles as occasionally required.
Follow safety directives, maintenance procedures, FAA regulations, and lockout/tag-out requirements; use applicable personal protective equipment.
Maintain required training and certifications.
Prioritize workflow to support customers and communicate effectively.
Accurately record aircraft maintenance in the automated maintenance records system.
Perform flight-line driving and other assigned duties.