GSE Technician

ACI Jet•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

The GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Technician performs preventative maintenance and repairs on ACI Jet’s ground support equipment. The role requires a positive, professional, and productive working relationship with ACI Jet employees, vendors, and clients. The technician helps ensure GSE department goals are met in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, responds to maintenance requests using approved tracking and communication platforms, and participates in ACI Jet’s SQMS program to support safety and quality. The position may also involve facility maintenance assignments, such as minor building maintenance or repair. The technician manages GSE department tools, parts, and supplies and may use a company vehicle to retrieve materials needed for maintenance and projects. Typical work includes maintenance and repair of diesel equipment; battery-powered equipment; Jet-A and AvGas 100LL fuel-handling equipment; generators; and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The technician observes equipment condition and reports needed repairs, safety hazards, or issues requiring outside vendor services to the GSE/QC Lead. ACI Jet is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Able to work as part of a team and independently in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Highly motivated and organized.
Able to lift 50 pounds and sit, bend, and stand for extended periods.
Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Able to work in all weather conditions.
Able to read, write, and speak English.
Able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Basic operating knowledge of and experience with industry-standard tools and equipment related to the position’s maintenance and repair responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of diesel experience.
At least one year of equipment repair experience.
Welding experience, including MIG and Stick.

Responsibilities

Help achieve GSE department goals and objectives in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Perform standard preventative maintenance and repairs on ACI Jet ground support equipment.
Maintain and repair diesel equipment, including basic engine maintenance, minor repairs, vehicle electrical systems, brakes, and pneumatic systems.
Maintain and repair battery-powered equipment, including batteries, cables, motors, and motor controllers.
Maintain and repair fuel-handling equipment, including valves, hoses, nozzles, filter vessels, controls, and meters.
Maintain and repair generators, including load testing and diagnostics.
Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic components, including fittings, hoses, pumps, compressors, fluids, filters, valves, and switches.
Observe ground support equipment and report needed repairs, safety hazards, or conditions requiring outside vendor services to the GSE/QC Lead.
Use a company vehicle to retrieve supplies and materials needed for GSE maintenance and projects.
Respond to ACI Jet maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner using approved maintenance tracking and communication platforms.
Participate actively and positively in ACI Jet’s SQMS program to support safety and quality.
Assist with facility maintenance assignments, including minor building maintenance or repair, as needed.
Manage the GSE department’s tools, parts, and supplies inventory regularly.