Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic

Job Title: Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Mechanic Reports To: Maintenance Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Facility Maintenance Location: Ardmore, Oklahoma

POSITION SUMMARY

The Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Mechanic performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on ground service equipment used to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations. This position inspects, tests, operates, services, maintains, repairs, and replaces components on GSE equipment to ensure serviceability and safe operation. The role diagnoses mechanical and electronic malfunctions using technical publications, test equipment, and visual and auditory inspection methods and supports equipment readiness, storage, and deployment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service equipment with fuel, oil, coolant, water, hydraulic fluid, and air. Operate, clean, inspect, and service GSE towing vehicles and related support equipment. Maintain vehicle forms and spare parts inventory records. Provide dispatch support for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations. Count, sort, and verify incoming parts, supplies, and equipment against purchase orders and invoices. Diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot, and repair GSE equipment and inspect completed maintenance actions for serviceability. Prepare GSE for storage and mobility deployment. Use automated maintenance systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain records, and document maintenance actions. Analyze and repair GSE using conventional and digital multimeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools. Maintain external fuel and grounding systems and store, handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards. Store GSE parts, supplies, and equipment in assigned locations according to identifying information and support HazMat storage and monitoring requirements. Plan and organize GSE maintenance activities, establish production controls and standards, determine resource requirements, and define equipment serviceability criteria when needed. Conduct GSE training for assigned facility personnel. Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required. Two (2) years of aircraft ground service equipment experience within the last five (5) years preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and respond effectively to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, internet software, email, and Management Information System for Aviation (MISA) software.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Current driver's license required. Ability to safely handle, store, use, and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with applicable standards.

COMPLIANCE,

WORK ENVIRONMENT

AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The following information describes the general work environment and physical demands associated with this position. The statements below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies. This position requires the ability to travel on short notice, as business needs dictate.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

King Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. King Aerospace complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr King Aerospace