Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic

The Army Aviation GSE - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment. Responsibilities:

1. Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment.
2. Inspects and approves completed maintenance actions, solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications.
3. Uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions.
4. Analyzes, diagnoses, and repairs GSE using various testing equipment and hand tools.
5. Maintains external fuel and grounding systems.
6. Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE - Inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
7. Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air.
8. Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using test equipment and technical publications.
9. Disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components.
10. Removes, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories.
11. Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles.
12. Maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records.
13. Provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
14. Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times.
15. Performs other qualified duties as requested.

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2. U.S. Military Technical school or specialized training course is desired.
3. Three (3) years of Aviation GSE experience in the last Six (6) years.
4. Valid U.S. Passport required, and be able to travel internationally.
5. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility Public Trust NAC-I. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility Public Trust NAC-I at this work location.
6. Able to pass CENTCOM Medical requirements for deployment.
7. Must be able to Obtain a Kuwait Visa.

1. Knowledge of inspection, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of ground support equipment.
2. Knowledge of military publications, drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams, and schematics is mandatory.
3. Ability to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
4. Ability to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.

1. Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
2. Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
3. Must be able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
4. Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.
5. Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.
6. May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, etc.

• Defence
• Military
• Government