Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic

• Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment
• Inspects and approves completed maintenance actions
• solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications
• Uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions
• analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools
• Maintains external fuel and grounding systems
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE
• Inspects, tests, and operates 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 using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications
• Disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components
• Removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories
• stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications
• stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations
• Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment
• operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles
• Maintaining vehicle records
• Maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records
• Provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times
• Perform other qualified duties as requested

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Three (3) years of Aviation GSE experience in the last Six (6) years
• Valid U.S. Passport required, and be able to travel internationally with minimum 6 Blank pages and Two (2) plus years' validity on passport expiration date at the time of hiring
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility Public Trust NAC-I
• Able to pass CENTCOM Medical requirements for deployment
• Must be able to Obtain a Kuwait Visa
• Knowledge of inspection, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of ground support equipment
• Knowledge of military publications (including electronic manuals), drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams and schematics is mandatory
• Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work assignments
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders
• May be required to lift heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications
• Will handle dirty parts and lubricants
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, etc
• Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds
• May work in maintenance shop or outside
• Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles
• May be expected to work in austere environments and all-weather conditions

U.S. Military Technical school or specialized training course is desired