GSE Mechanic

About the role

Vantage Aviation is a fully integrated, multi-vertical business aviation firm specializing in private aviation services including hangar leasing, fuel and ground handling, aircraft management and charter, flight training, and turbine maintenance. The GSE Mechanic oversees GSE operations, equipment maintenance, and compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines across both locations. This role combines hands-on maintenance with operational oversight to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient ground support equipment operation, and supports Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate 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.
• 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.
• Support daily operational needs and perform Line Service duties as assigned while carrying out all responsibilities in a safe, professional, and compliant manner.

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.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Travel Requirements

Up to 15% travel to conduct site visits and attend industry events and trainings.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Work is performed in both office and outdoor environments (fuel farms, ramps, and storage facilities) with exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Regular exposure to aviation fuel, fumes, high-noise environments, and moving aircraft and equipment; required use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools, testing equipment, gauges, and computer systems.
• Ability to visually inspect equipment, read meters/gauges, and communicate clearly in person, by radio, and by phone in a noisy environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• HSA with company match on applicable plans
• Company paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life and AD&D
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• On Demand Pay
• Employee Assistance Program