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The USMC MQ-9 AGE/GSE Mechanic supports an Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE)/Ground Support Equipment (GSE) shop in a medium to large-sized military aircraft flying organization. Ensures the timely and proper performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on AGE/GSE equipment and light support vehicles. This position supports a rotational schedule in which the Technician travels to the work country, supports operations for approximately four (4) months, and then returns home for approximately four (4) months of time off before starting the next rotation.
Job Responsibility:
Maintains external fuel and grounding systems
performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on AGE/GSE
inspects, tests, and operates AGE/GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation
services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air
diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions
disassembles and assembles malfunctioning AGE/GSE accessories and components
removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls AGE/GSE components and accessories
stencils and marks AGE/GSE
stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste
prepares AGE/GSE for storage and mobility deployment
operates, cleans, inspects, and services AGE/GSE towing vehicles
maintains vehicle records, and updates paper and electronic equipment records
provides dispatch service for AGE/GSE
practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety
provides training to all lower-level AGE/GSE Mechanics
provides technical and directional leadership guidance to lower-level AGE/GSE Mechanics
cross trains in Aircraft Mechanic and/or Avionics Technician tasks
performs all other position-related duties as assigned or requested
Requirements:
Must have at least an active Secret US Government clearance
Must have High School Diploma or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum
Minimum of five years actual AGE/GSE maintenance experience required
Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Driver’s License
Must be highly qualified with all types and uses of AGE/GSE equipment
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Flight Line Driver’s License
Must have an advanced understanding of diesel engine maintenance and repair, and HVAC maintenance and repair
Must be able to inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment
Must achieve a passing grade in all required courses/certifications for continued employment
Must be able to lift, carry and/or wear Military Issued Equipment in excess of 50 pounds for extended periods
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date
Must be able to travel on CONUS/OCONUS deployments
Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria
For OCONUS deployments, must have valid U.S. Passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank Visa pages