GSE Mechanic - R0126928

The Aviation GSE- Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

• Advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnosis and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems.

• 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.

• This mechanic 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.

• This work also does the following: 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.

• This mechanic prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles.

• In addition to maintaining vehicle records, this mechanic 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of high school or equivalent required.

• U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired, certification of education level is required.

• (2) two years experience as an Aircraft Mechanic (GSE), within the (5) five most recent years is required.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization**NAC-I T1 Public Trust..  Note:  US Citizenship is required for a facility credentials/authorization at the work location

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

• Frequently lift parts and equipment up to 20 pounds.

• Occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds.

• Most heavy lifting is accomplished through the use of mechanical devices.

• May work in Aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.

• May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.

• May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts.