Ground Support Equipment Technician

Metrea•Moreno Valley, CA

2d•$36 - $40

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 electronic malfunctions using observation, diagnostic equipment, and technical publications; removes, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls components; and provides dispatch support by positioning equipment for aircraft maintenance and flight operations. Troubleshooting and repair methods are determined using manufacturers’ manuals, drawings, specifications, installation layouts, sketches, and verbal or written instructions. The role performs complex diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and service repairs on company-owned aircraft ground support equipment. It provides technical assistance to team members, maintains equipment in accordance with safety and company standards, and records aircraft maintenance in an automated maintenance records system. The position operates in hangar, flightline, and shop settings, with occasional operation of powered equipment and up to 30% domestic and international travel.

Requirements

Extensive experience in hydraulics and electrical controls.
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Demonstrable attention to detail.
Ability to identify causes of errors and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Ability to read and understand written information, diagrams, and schematics.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
U.S. passport required 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 government background check, clearance, adjudication, and export-control requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, diagnostics, service repairs, and preventative maintenance on company-owned ground support equipment.
Inspect, test, and operate GSE to determine serviceability and proper operation.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment failures, including mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic systems.
Remove, disassemble, repair, clean, treat for corrosion, assemble, and reinstall GSE accessories and components.
Determine troubleshooting, repair, and modification methods using manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, sketches, and instructions.
Replace worn or broken parts, make adjustments and alignments, clean work areas, and prepare equipment for service.
Provide GSE dispatch service, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flight operations.
Use hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and cutting devices to perform duties.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to team members to ensure equipment is maintained safely and to company standards.
Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, snorkel or boom lifts, pallet jacks, and small conveyance vehicles as required.
Wear applicable personal protective equipment and comply with the lockout/tag-out program and other safety requirements.
Follow safety directives, maintenance procedures, and FAA regulations, and remain current on required training and certifications.
Prioritize workflow to best serve customers.
Accurately record aircraft maintenance in the automated maintenance records system.
Perform flight-line driving.
Perform other duties as assigned.