GSE Mechanic Job Description
GSE Mechanic Duties & Responsibilities
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GSE Mechanic Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for GSE Mechanic
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Education for GSE Mechanic
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Employers hiring for the GSE mechanic job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School Degree in Education, General Education, Automotive, Diesel, Technical, Associates, Management, Military, Math, Industrial
Skills for GSE Mechanic
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GSE Mechanic Examples
GSE Mechanic Job Description
- Follow company and regulatory safety policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned including support of operations during aircraft movements
- Perform operational checks, services, handles and repairs ground support equipment
- Of ground support equipment and associated systems
- Operates and performs operational checks on ground support equipment
- Performs Daily and Preventative Maintenance inspections on ground support equipment
- Uses publications to inspect, service, and repair ground support equipment
- Checks out and turns in ground support equipment as required
- Performs tire and wheel build up
- Complies with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility and
- May be exposed to rapid or extreme temperature changes, wind, and dust
- Will be exposed to loud noises
- Federal Aviation Administration certificated Airframe and Power Plant (A&P)
- Ability to transfer the knowledge of duties and responsibilities in such a manner (advice support and OJT training) to permit assimilation of the customer’s trainees
- Ability to use respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and wear protective clothing and equipment (PCE) while performing duties involving access to chemical surety material
- Ability to complete the MDH factory school in accordance with established directives and policies
GSE Mechanic Job Description
- Ensures safety, security and preservation of Government and Company Owned equipment
- May perform touch up painting
- Document work performed I.A.W
- Diagnose brake system malfunctions
- Perform general maintenance duties on all company vehicles and ground equipment
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance
- Oversees and performs maintenance and repair of all assigned GSE for the facility
- Ensures that all maintenance actions are performed in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance manual or other
- Ensures accurate and timely documentation of the work performed in the appropriate maintenance record
- Trains, assists, and supervises technicians in proper work procedures and practices
- Mechanic / Maintenance Mechanic
- Must have 8 or more years direct, hands on experience in the maintenance and repair of the identified equipment and be capable of utilizing the mechanical tools of the trade, including diagnostic tools, as required by the essential job functions
- Must have GSE/AGSE aviation ground support equipment repairer experience
- FAA A&P certification required
- Seven (7) more years’ experience in Army MOS or Air Force Maintenance Specialty Code or equivalent civilian experience in aircraft or rotary wing maintenance
- Valid state driver's license required – must maintain throughout employment
GSE Mechanic Job Description
- Perform inspection, maintenance, preventative maintenance in accordance with the intervals required by ABM or customer’s standards as applicable
- Ensures that the department's equipment and tools are maintained in good working order
- Ensures that the shop premises are maintained in a clean and orderly manner
- Ensures that all personnel are trained in the appropriate safety practices and procedures, including proper use and location of
- Uses automated Logistics Information System to maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions, maintains external fuel and grounding systems
- Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on wheeled vehicles, trailers, power generation equipment and tracked equipment including M1A1’s,M2’s, M113’s and M88 A1/A2
- Inspects, tests, and operates wheeled and tracked vehicles to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation
- Inspects and validates maintenance repairs and services completed on ground support equipment
- Operates, cleans, inspects, and services ground support equipment for maintenance purposes
- Practices good housekeeping, property accountability control, Foreign Object Damage prevention and safety at all times
- Should have vocational, trade or factory school in diesel engines
- Should have vocational, trade or factory training in generator repair
- Aircraft Towing Certification
- GSE Licensing *
- Valid Florida Commercial Drivers License, Class D
- Physical (every 5 years as required by NAVAIR 3710.1E)
GSE Mechanic Job Description
- Inspects, tests, and operates wheeled and tracked vehicles, including M1A1’s, M2’s, M113’s and M88A1/A2’s, to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation
- Performs other duties and Lead responsibilities as assigned
- Performs technical inspections, determines repair parts required and performs mechanical maintenance actions and repairs on various wheeled and tracked vehicles and other equipment IAW appropriate procedures and publications
- Inspects GSE for storage and transportation
- Operates and inspects ground support equipment for maintenance purposes
- Performs daily flight line driving and servicing functions on simple (Level 1) components
- Maintains documentation and time accounting systems associated with repairs (Track labor hours per job)
- Complies with all applicable technical orders, equipment manuals
- Integrates new capabilities
- Assists Quality with development of new processes and repairs
- Commercial Vehicle Driver License (CDL) - Class “B” minimum with Hazmat & Tanker endorsements and current DOT medical certification
- Must have 18 months training in automotive/truck/aircraft mechanical maintenance or one (1) year mechanical experience on automotive or aircraft equipment
- Preferred 18 months of automotive/truck repair and experience
- Basic keyboard and computer use such as creating, entering, retrieving and printing from Microsoft Excel, Word
- Must have own set of hand tools common to the trade
- Ability to obtain a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) through the Department of State background investigations is a condition of employment
GSE Mechanic Job Description
- Communicates technical concepts using charts, graphs, statistical tables and written reports
- Provides technical assistance to other mechanics
- GSE Inspector/Lead Mechanic will direct the work of other mechanics and provide support to maintenance team to ensure satisfactory levels of customer service are maintained for internal and external customers
- Uses automated Logistics Information System to maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions, maintains wheeled, construction and grounding systems
- Inspects, tests, and operates wheeled and Construction equipment, including Scrapers, Bulldozer, back-loaders and Road Graders to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation
- Inspects and validates maintenance repairs and services completed on ground support and Construction equipment
- Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air, disassembles and assembles malfunctioning accessories and components
- Removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls components and accessories
- Operates, cleans, inspects, and services wheeled and construction equipment for maintenance purposes
- Practices good housekeeping, property accountability control, and safety at all times
- Commercial Driver License with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsement
- ASE Diesel Mechanic Certification and/or working knowledge of aviation ground support equipment
- Basic understanding of TAMMS and Hunter UAS Ground Support Equipment
- The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic performs operational checks, service, and repair of GSE
- Must be performing satisfactorily in current position
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and 4 years of related experience