LS Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Mechanic Job Wheeling, IL

Why You'll Love This Job

Did you ever want to work in aviation but didn't know how to break into the industry? Do you like working in a fast-paced environment, often outdoors, around some of the most incredible professionals in the industry? Did you ever wish that you could work for a company where you could grow your career? If so, Atlantic Aviation just may be the employer for you!

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Atlantic Aviation welcomes customers at more than 100 fixed base operator (FBO) locations from the Hawaiian Islands to Caribbean islands and all points in between throughout the US. We offer a wide range of aircraft ground handling and flight hospitality services, including fueling and line services, hangar and ramp storage, modern executive terminals for passengers and crews, and much more. We are firmly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our network and aspire to be the employer of choice in our dynamic segment of aviation. We invest in enhancements to our safety, service, technology, and strategic infrastructure in order to provide more choices, improved experiences, and better value for customers. Atlantic Aviation intends to lead the way to a more sustainable future for business and general aviation. Atlantic Aviation is "local everywhere" - providing a safe, friendly, and familiar experience across North America.

Responsibilities

We are seeking self-motivated, safe, positive, enthusiastic, goal oriented individuals for an immediate opening as a

Corporate aviation continues to be a viable means of travel for many who do not like the long lines and delays often times encountered with the airlines and many corporations are now leasing or purchasing their own private aircraft. Our GSE Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all the fixed base operation's (FBO) refueling and aircraft services equipment. All equipment is maintained in accordance with the appropriate weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly preventative maintenance programs. This equipment includes aircraft refueling trucks and fuel storage facility, ground power units, tugs, courtesy vehicles and the like.

Skills & Qualifications

Experience with aviation support equipment, particularly fuel trucks, is a must. This position does require you to work in all weather conditions, and flexibility with your schedule is a must as we operate 7 days a week. As a minimum requirement, each applicant must possess the following:

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• A valid state drivers license and meet the company's insurability requirements.
• Prefer knowledge of ATA 103 guidelines and fuel transfer equipment.
• Maintain, repair, and determine repair and maintenance requirements of ground support equipment, vehicles, and aviation support equipment, including heavy equipment, diesel and gas powered equipment, and aircraft power units
• Hands-on experience in the maintenance and repair of the identified equipment and be capable of utilizing the mechanical tools of the trade, including diagnostic tools, as required. Applicants must also supply their own tools.

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