Ground Support Equipment Technician

GSE Technicians

STS Aviation Services is hiring GSE Technicians in Melbourne, Florida.

Position Summary:

Performs trouble-shooting, operational testing, modification, and repair of aircraft ground support equipment and basic building maintenance systems in accordance with policies, procedures, requirements, and specifications established by the company, applicable government agencies, and equipment manufacturers as contained in approved Maintenance Manuals.

General Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA):

• Two (2) years' experience in equipment maintenance, preferably with an airline and/or MRO company.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, blueprints, and drawings.
• Must be efficient in the use and application of tools, gauges, instruments, etc. necessary for the accomplishment of duties assigned.
• Must have an understanding and working knowledge of hazardous material handling and disposal as related to the job assignment.
• Must have minimum basic hand tools.
• Must meet the qualifications to obtain an Airport/SIDA badge.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Nature of Work:

• Works according to written and/or verbal instructions.
• Performs all work assigned in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.
• Records work performed and assumes responsibility for that work as indicated by his/her signature.
• Uses blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and Maintenance Manuals in performance of assigned duties.
• Performs basic repairs and tasks associated with general building maintenance.
• Must maintain valid Florida driver's license.
• Must have working knowledge and the ability to service troubleshoot, repair, modify, preserve and maintain ground support equipment.
• Must perform preventive maintenance on equipment having internal combustion engines, hydraulics, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors necessary for the normal day-to-day operation, not determined at time of hire.

Desired Characteristics:

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heights.
• Must be able to work with one or both hands extended overhead.
• Must have correctable near and far vision.
• Must be able to hear at conversational level with hearing aid.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to handle and maintain control of small parts and properly operate hand tools.

General Responsibilities:

• Clock into Kronos prior to shift start.
• Report to assigned Supervisor/Lead at beginning of shift.
• Receive assigned task and clock into time tracking system.
• Obtain all manual references, tooling, consumables, etc. required to perform assigned task.
• Perform assigned task in a timely manner.
• Document completion of work in maintenance management system
• Report to assigned supervisor/Lead for next assigned task.
• Adhere to break and lunchtimes as designated by the company rules.
• Cell phones not allowed for personal business during assigned shift.
• Drinks not allowed in assigned work area and/or on top of toolbox, tables, etc.
• Return all shop tooling prior to end of shift and leave areas clean.
• Clock out of time tracking system and Kronos at end of shift.

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services operates five state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations both stateside and aboard. These facilities, and the expert personnel that call each home, fuel the company's drive to seamlessly blend a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver all-encompassing aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification solutions to the global aviation industry.

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