GSE Mechanic III

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Miami, FL

About The Position

As a GSE Mechanic Level III, you will repair and maintain motorized and non-motorized airline and aircraft ground service equipment. The role involves advanced maintenance and repair of a wide range of ground support equipment, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, and following manufacturer guidelines, industry standards, and safety regulations. The listed pay rate is $34.00–$37.00 per hour. The scheduled shift is Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Airlines operate 24/7, so flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required. The position requires six years of verified experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to supply personal tools and a toolbox. Employees must be at least 18 years old, legally authorized to work in the country of employment, able to communicate effectively in English, and able to pass a background check and drug screen. Eligibility to acquire applicable credentials and clearances is also required. The work may involve strenuous physical activity and indoor and outdoor conditions, including lifting up to 70 pounds, working in confined spaces and at elevated heights, and exposure to noise, biohazards, chemicals, and outdoor elements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
Have six years of verified experience.
Provide personal tools and a toolbox.
Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at the job location.
Hold a valid driver's license.
Communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Be able to access and interpret printed and electronic information using devices such as iPads/tablets, computers, and mobile devices.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients in person and electronically.
Pass a background check and drug screen.
Be eligible to acquire applicable credentials and clearances, including FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal credentials, as applicable.
Be flexible to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Be able to lift up to 70 pounds.
Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods in indoor and outdoor environments.
Be able to reach, grasp, push, pull, crawl, crouch, bend, stretch, squat, kneel, and climb, including working at elevated heights and in confined spaces.
Be able to hear and respond to spoken voices and audible alarms.
Have the required close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Service equipment with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid, and compressed air.
Log equipment numbers and describe the work to be done on each piece of equipment.
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, replace, repair, overhaul, or modify engines and transmissions; electrical, brake, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; mobile lift and conveyor systems; and associated equipment and components.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, industry standards, and safety regulations.
Remove, test, repair, or replace components and accessories such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition points, and auditory sensors.
Check and adjust the tolerances of valves, bearings, cams, clutches, and drive shafts.
Diagnose problems using test equipment and applicable manuals.
Operate and test ground equipment to assess performance.
Complete associated paperwork and track parts.
Follow safety procedures and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.