ALI

Primary Function

The GSE Mechanic maintains aircraft powered and non-powered ground support equipment in an effective and safe manner acceptable to the Government.

About the Role

Reports to Back Shop Maintenance Team Lead. Uses NASA’s Automated Maintenance Data System (NAMIS) to maintain equipment records, and documents maintenance actions and maintains external fuel and grounding systems.

Essential Functions

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE.
• Inspects, tests, and operates GSE daily to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation (Diesel, Gasoline and Turbine Engine powered).
• Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air, disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components.
• Stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications, stores, handles, labels, uses.
• Disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.
• Practice good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention in accordance with company and NASA policies and procedures.
• May perform Designated System Inspector (DSI) duties.
• Prepares GSE for storage and transportation in support of research program deployment activities.
• May perform aircraft ground support duties, including towing, marshalling, and jacking aircraft.
• Affords assistance with aircraft maintenance inspections and repairs as required.
• May be assigned Crew Lead duties per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Beginner to intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
• Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.
• Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff.
• Effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly communicate information to others.
• Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.
• Ability to follow a process.
• Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
• Strong decision analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
• Ability to communicate issues to management.
• Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to Yulista Solutions, LLC goals.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P Certificate Desired.
• 5+ years of experience in aviation ground support equipment powered and non-powered.
• Electrical and basic electronic skills are highly desirable.
• Proficient in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of aviation ground support equipment such as mobile electric lifts, hydraulic service carts, aircraft fueling equipment and vehicles, electrical ground power units, pneumatic supply units, and other aircraft servicing equipment including oxygen service equipment, potable water and lavatory service equipment.
• Experience supporting a NASA/DoD contract.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

Preference Statement

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO Statement

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status.

Reasonable Accommodation

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable local, state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.