GSE Mechanic

Vantage Aviation GMU•Greenville, SC

3d•$30 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

Vantage Aviation is a fully integrated, multi-vertical business aviation firm specializing in private aviation services including hangar leasing, fuel and ground handling support, aircraft management and charter services, flight training schools, and turbine maintenance services. The company is private equity-backed and actively pursuing FBO, MRO, and 135 charter acquisitions and development opportunities throughout North America. Vantage seeks opportunities to provide a highly integrated, full-service offering that benefits airport sponsors and aviation stakeholders, meeting the highest Minimum Standards of Service within the industry. The GSE Mechanic position is responsible for overseeing Ground Support Equipment (GSE) operations, equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines across both locations. This role involves hands-on maintenance of GSE, operational oversight for safe and efficient equipment operation, and conducting inspections and audits to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance. The position promotes a proactive safety culture and upholds high standards of operational integrity and service excellence. With additional training in Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA), this role will also support QC audits and inspections, assessing equipment condition, determining corrective actions, and coordinating necessary maintenance and repairs.

Requirements

In depth knowledge and proven experience in a GSE technician or mechanic role.
Minimum of 2 years of GSE and hands on maintenance experience.
Able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Prior quality control experience (aviation-related preferred but not required).
NATA certification (or ability to obtain after meeting initial qualifications).
Working knowledge of ATA 103, NFPA 407, and aviation fuel handling standards.

Responsibilities

Perform and coordinate the inspection, maintenance, repair, and operational readiness of ground support equipment (GSE), vehicles, including preventive maintenance, facility upkeep, fueling, and equipment servicing.
Perform and oversee routine, preventive, and scheduled inspections of fuel farms, storage systems, fueling equipment, GSE, and related facilities across both locations to ensure operational readiness, safety, and compliance.
Monitor fuel systems, GSE, meters, gauges, and other operational systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations and to prevent spills, contamination, equipment failures, and service disruptions.
Identify, investigate, document, report, and resolve discrepancies, incidents, spills, equipment failures, near misses, and compliance issues related to fuel quality, GSE operations, safety, maintenance records, operational procedures, and documentation; implement corrective and preventive actions as needed.
Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external audits, inspections, quality assurance activities, regulatory agencies, customers, auditors, and inspectors on fuel operations, GSE, safety, environmental, and compliance matters.
Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, contractual obligations, and all applicable FAA, OSHA, NFPA 407, ATA 103, NATA, EPA, environmental, safety, and operational regulations and standards.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to fuel movement, fuel quality, GSE maintenance, inspections, and QC/QA compliance.
Support quality control, quality assurance, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives, including hazard identification, risk assessment, corrective actions, mitigation strategies, and performance tracking.
Collaborate with Operations, Line Service, Maintenance, and leadership teams to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
Assist with the implementation and delivery of fuel quality, GSE, operational, safety, QC/QA, and compliance training programs; provide guidance and mentorship on safe operations and regulatory compliance.
Assist with monitoring and reporting safety performance metrics, inspection and audit findings, and corrective actions while ensuring the availability, maintenance, inspection, and proper use of PPE, safety equipment, spill response resources, and emergency preparedness programs to support regulatory compliance, operational integrity, and continuous improvement.
Support daily operational needs and perform Line Service duties as assigned while carrying out all responsibilities in a safe, professional, and compliant manner.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.