GSE Manager

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The GSE Manager oversees onsite WFS mechanics and ensures location compliance with WFS maintenance procedures. The role includes completing or coordinating scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as overseeing administrative compliance and preventive, routine, and non-routine GSE repairs. The manager also mentors and trains current and new WFS mechanics.

Requirements

• Heavy equipment experience.
• Experience managing a team of mechanics or maintenance technicians.
• Computer skills and ability to complete internal and customer forms.
• Expert knowledge of troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Willingness to work weekends and possibly split days off.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with customers.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Airport Ground Support Equipment experience, or heavy equipment experience in crane, oil field, mining, rail, or maritime settings.
• Proficiency in welding and fabricating.
• Expert knowledge of CAN bus systems.
• Expert knowledge of DEF systems.
• Expert knowledge of EGR systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, HVAC, and electrical discrepancies in Ground Support Equipment (GSE) systems and subsystems.
• Inspect, repair, and overhaul mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, HVAC, and hydraulic components and systems.
• Disassemble components, inspect them for quality, and reassemble them to OEM specifications.
• Follow environmental safety and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Oversee administrative compliance with company procedures.
• Oversee completion of preventive, routine, and non-routine GSE repairs.
• Mentor and train current and new WFS mechanics.
• Perform other assignments as designated.

Benefits

• Access pay in advance through the DailyPay app.
• On-the-spot awards through the Awardco Platform, including gift cards.
• Multiple medical care options for full- and part-time employees.
• Travel discounts, pet insurance, and discount shopping through WFS Employee Extras.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) program.
• Opportunities for internal mobility and transfers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed