GSE Mechanic

About the role

Vantage Aviation is a fully integrated, multi-vertical business aviation firm specializing in hangar leasing, fuel and ground handling support, aircraft management and charter services, flight training schools, and turbine maintenance services. We are a private equity-backed, fully integrated business aviation firm pursuing FBO, MRO, and 135 charter acquisitions and development opportunities throughout North America. We seek opportunities where airport sponsors and their aviation stakeholders can benefit from our highly integrated, full-service offering. Our menus of services meet the highest Minimum Standards of Service within the industry, allowing us to provide a better service for all those who enjoy the benefits of general and business aviation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate the inspection, maintenance, repair, and operational readiness of ground support equipment (GSE), vehicles, including preventive maintenance, facility upkeep, fueling, and equipment servicing.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, contractual obligations, and all applicable FAA, OSHA, NFPA 407, ATA 103, NATA, EPA, environmental, safety, and operational regulations and standards.
• 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 to support regulatory compliance, operational integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and proven experience in a GSE technician or mechanic role.
• Minimum of 2 years of GSE and hands-on maintenance experience.
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Perform and coordinate the inspection, maintenance, repair, and operational readiness of ground support equipment (GSE), vehicles, including preventive maintenance, facility upkeep, fueling, and equipment servicing.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, contractual obligations, and all applicable FAA, OSHA, NFPA 407, ATA 103, NATA, EPA, environmental, safety, and operational regulations and standards.
• 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 to support regulatory compliance, operational integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Compensation & 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

Confidentiality & Discloser

Vantage Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. This job description outlines the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions without imposing undue hardship on the organization. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this position, please contact HR@vantageair.com. We are here to support you.