GROUND SERVICE EQUIPMENT (GSE) MECHANIC

About the role

jetCenters of Colorado operates three full-service Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) along Colorado's Front Range — Colorado Springs, Denver, and Fort Collins-Loveland — and has been voted one of the Nation's Best FBO Networks by Professional Pilot magazine three years running. The company provides flight services for business, general, commercial, and military aircraft operations, prioritizing safety, service, and security.

We are seeking a full-time Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Mechanic at our Colorado Springs location.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Provide own hand tools (specialty tools are provided by Colorado Jet Center)
• Take care of periodic maintenance tasks for equipment and vehicles
• Run errands for the shop and facility, utilizing company transportation
• Keep hangar(s) maintained (no debris, organized, etc.)
• Properly complete forms and paperwork, documenting/confirming maintenance work
• Must wear/use personal protective equipment (PPE), as applicable
• Must be able to understand established hand signals and respond appropriately when environmental noise or distance has rendered oral communication impossible
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Age 21+
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral form
• Strong mechanical skills
• Must be a team player
• Must be a quick learner
• Must be able to multi-task
• Problem solving / conflict resolution skills, with knowledge of when to escalate
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, motor records check, and non-DOT physical (post offer); certain positions may require a credit check

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Aviation/FBO experience
• 1–2 years of prior relevant experience

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb stairs and ladders; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish colors, and ability to adjust focus
• Sufficient mobility, strength, and dexterity in both arms/hands and both legs to reach upward, sideways, and downward to work with paper files, and to utilize computer systems, fax machines, copiers, and other office equipment
• Ability to read and understand instructions, drawings, safety guides, and other written materials necessary to perform the job
• Sufficient visual capacity to perform applicable functions without assistance of visual aids other than contacts or glasses
• Sufficient spoken/aural capacity to hear and understand instructions, warning bells, fire alarms, or shouted instructions without assistance of auditory aids other than a hearing aid
• Ability to impart information orally so that others understand and can respond appropriately

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $23–30 per hour, depending on experience. Compensation includes a base salary and competitive benefits package.

For additional information, visit jetcentersofcolorado.com.