GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

About the role

A Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE), advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnoses and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems, inspects and approves completed maintenance actions, and solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical publications.

This mechanic uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions. They analyze, diagnose, and repair GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Ground Support Equipment, performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE.
• Inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
• Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications.
• Disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components.
• Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories.
• Stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications.
• Stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.
• Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment.
• Operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles.
• Maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records.
• Provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $36.30. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.