GSE Mechanic - Ground Support Equipment Specialist

Company: Signature Flight Support Corporation
Location: Teterboro
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled GSE Mechanic to join our team at Signature Flight Support Corporation. As a GSE Mechanic, you will be responsible for inspecting and maintaining ground support equipment used in operations, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, and performing routine maintenance tasks.Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and Maintain Ground Support Equipment: Conduct regular inspections of ground support equipment to ensure it is in good working condition, perform routine maintenance tasks, and make repairs as needed.
• Troubleshoot and Repair Equipment: Use diagnostic techniques and tools to identify and repair problems with ground support equipment.
• Perform Routine Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as checking and servicing equipment with fuel, water, oil, and hydraulic fluid.
• Diagnose Problems: Use test equipment and applicable manuals to diagnose problems with ground support equipment.
• Build and Assemble Machines: Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements.
• Inspect Machines: Inspect machines, engines, transmissions, etc., and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues.
• Conduct Repairs: Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability.
• Perform Thorough Maintenance: Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems.
• Clean and Lubricate Machinery: Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components.
• Replenish Fluids and Components: Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery.
• Provide Consultation: Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users.
• Keep Logs and Report Issues: Keep logs of work and report on issues.Requirements
  • Education: High School diploma or GED plus one (1) year experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Age: Minimum of 18 years of age.
  • Background Checks: Ability to pass background checks (criminal and motor vehicle), drug tests, receive and maintain issuance of an airport security badge, and be insurable by the company's insurance policies.
  • Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
  • Prior Experience: Prior GSE or heavy equipment experience preferred.
  • Tools: Must have your own tools.
  • Driver's License: Must possess valid driver's license.
  • Certification: Certification from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship is a definite plus.
  • ASE Certification: Valid certification (ASE) preferred.Working ConditionsCertain functions may be performed in varying weather and environmental conditions, such as precipitation, extreme temperatures, jet engine fumes, dust, and noise. The tasks are performed inside and outside near stationary and moving aircraft (including spinning propellers and engines).
    • Lifting and Moving: Frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
    • Language Skills: Read, write, and fluently speak and understand the English language.
    • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills.
    • Problem-Solving Ability: A problem-solving ability.
    • Physical Strength and Stamina: Very good physical strength and stamina.

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