GSE Mechanic - Aerospace Ground Equipments
About The Position
The GSE Mechanic performs servicing, maintenance, and inspections of aerospace ground equipment (AGE), and prepares equipment for storage and mobility deployment. The role diagnoses and repairs equipment using technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, technical publications, test equipment, and hand tools. It includes handling and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards, obtaining engineering data and specifications to determine repair methods, and providing technical guidance to lower-level technicians as needed. The mechanic completes maintenance documentation and enters actions into applicable maintenance information systems. The position may involve leading teams during complex inspections and repairs, initiating engineering technical assistance requests, obtaining and maintaining management-directed certifications, and completing other assigned tasks. The work environment may include an office, hangar, and flight line, and may require work in other sections throughout the contract. Deployment to support off-station requirements is required.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience performing USAF or sister-service fighter AGE GSE work.
- Complete working knowledge of MIS systems and forms documentation, with strict adherence to technical data.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English and interpret technical data and special operating instructions in English.
- Willingness to deploy to support off-station requirements.
- Physical capability to perform all assigned duties.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance or higher if required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government driver's license if required.
- Ability to pass a color vision test if controlled movement area access is required.
Nice To Haves
- Mathematics skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform required servicing, maintenance, and inspections of AGE.
- Prepare AGE for storage and mobility deployment.
- Diagnose and repair AGE using drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, technical publications, meters, test equipment, and hand tools.
- Store, handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials and waste according to environmental standards.
- Request engineering data and specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians as required and receive guidance from managers, supervisors, and leads.
- Obtain and maintain special certifications as directed by management.
- Review and complete vehicle or equipment maintenance documentation and enter maintenance actions into the applicable MIS system.
- Make required entries in forms, logs, records, or their electronic equivalents.
- Monitor and lead teams performing complex inspections and repairs as required.
- Write or initiate engineering technical assistance requests.
- Complete assignments and tasks as directed by managers, supervisors, and leads.
- Perform housekeeping within 100 feet of assigned work areas, excluding bathrooms.
- Perform vehicle-use inspections, cleaning, and washing.
- Perform other supportive duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health care plan: medical, dental, and vision.
- Retirement plan: 401(k) and IRA.
- Life insurance: basic, voluntary, and AD&D.
- Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Training and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
