GSE Mechanic

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•Toledo, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The GSE Mechanic troubleshoots, inspects, maintains, repairs, tests, adjusts, assembles, installs, services, fabricates, and tows ground support equipment, whether in service or undergoing overhaul or modification. The mechanic certifies workmanship quality, including signing mechanical releases for field work. The role may also involve ordering, receiving, inventorying, securing, or distributing parts and supplies on or off airport facilities. Work is performed in accordance with company regulations, procedures, and instructions from a lead, supervisor, or general manager. The mechanic maintains and repairs equipment such as baggage loaders, tow tractors, pushback tractors, portable power units, and forklifts. The position works in baggage management areas, repair stations, and airfields, often under deadlines associated with flight schedules. It requires safe equipment operation, accurate maintenance records, effective coordination with colleagues and vendors, and the ability to work independently with little supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to pass a 10-year background check to obtain an Airport Badge.
Ability to read and work from diagrams as required.
Diesel experience.
Ability to differentiate color-coded wires, including red, green, yellow, blue, black, brown, white, and orange.
Ability to distinguish red, green, and yellow while driving in congested areas.
Ability to use tools and power tools while reaching, twisting, turning, and gripping.
Ability to read maintenance manuals and complete required paperwork.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with personal computer software.
Ability to read, write, speak fluently, and understand English.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Inspect, perform preventive maintenance on, and repair ground support equipment, including baggage loaders, tow tractors, pushback tractors, portable power units, and forklifts.
Use fleet management software to keep accurate records of maintenance and repair activities, work orders, parts used, and time spent.
Keep the workshop clean and organized, with tools, equipment, and parts properly stored and accessible.
Stay current on industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements related to ground support equipment maintenance and repair.
Follow safety procedures and protocols.
Communicate with team members, supervisors, and external vendors to coordinate repairs, obtain parts, and resolve technical issues.
Drive vehicles weighing up to 10 tons, or up to 40 tons in select assignments, in congested areas.
Use tools, including power tools, to assemble, disassemble, repair, and install parts and components.
Read and interpret printed or computerized maintenance manuals and diagrams, and complete required forms and paperwork legibly.
Regulate own work with little supervision and accomplish tasks independently.
Troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, replace, test, adjust, assemble, install, service, fabricate, or tow ground equipment.
Certify workmanship quality, including signing mechanical releases for field work.
May order, receive, inventory, secure, or disburse parts and supplies on or off airport facilities.