GSE Lead Mechanic

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

**This position is at the Salt Lake City International Airport **

Role Purpose

The GSE Lead Mechanic is  Responsible for leading and directing the activities of other GSE mechanics. Also does the work of a mechanic as required.

What you will be doing

• Acts as working lead person of GSE work group


• Comply with the Location’s attendance/tardiness standards


• Assigns work, monitors progress, and assesses results.


• Instructs assigned employees as required.


• Performs the same or similar work as that assigned to the group being led


• Assists supervisor or trainer in training new employees.


• Reviews work orders of incoming ground equipment to determine if manpower is available to accomplish assigned maintenance.


• Reports daily to supervisor detailing status of work orders, parts requirements, manpower requirements and any other matters pertaining to the timely delivery of the  ground equipment in work.


• Checks tools and equipment for unsafe conditions and takes appropriate action to remedy any such conditions.


• Checks ground equipment daily and repair as needed.


• Dismantles, repairs, paints, fabricates and erects machinery, mechanical devices, and automotive equipment.


• May be required to give on-the-job training and instruction to other employees.


• Able to meet the Station’s attendance standard

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for:

• Vocational/ Specialized Training.


• Experience operating diagnostic equipment.


• Certification from a recognized program, preferred.


• 5 years experience in automotive/ mechanical work.


• Requires a Valid Driver’s License.

EQUIPMENT TYPES

All equipment types listed under GSE 1 and 2

Ground power unit

AC/Heat cart

Airstart

Lower deck loader

Main deck loader

Hydrant cart (narrow and wide body)

Refuel tanker (all size and fuel types)

Deicers

Cater truck

Hi lift truck

Hydrant truck

Towbarless push back

Transport trailer (fuel and cargo)

GSE Lead Technician - Tool Requirements

1/2” DRIVE

RATCHET

SWIVEL

SOCKETS (DEEP AND SHALLOW REQUIRED)

BREAKER BAR

EXTENSIONS 3”, 6” AND 12”

STANDARD 3/8”-1 ½“

METRIC 14MM-24MM

6” IMPACT EXTENSION

DEEP IMPACT SOCKETS ½”-1 ½”

ADAPTOR ½” - ¾”

WRENCHES

COMBINATION WRENCHES ¼”-1 ½”

METRIC COMBINATION WRENCHES 8MM-24MM

ALLEN WRENCHES 1/16”-3/8”

METRIC ALLEN WRENCHES 2MM-12MM

CRECENT WRENCHES 8”,12”, 15”, AND 18”

HAMMERS, CHISELS, PUNCHES

BALL PEEN HAMMER 16 oz

BALL PEEN HAMMER 32 oz.

4 POUND SLEDGE

PUNCH AND CHISEL SET

CENTER PUNCH

MISC FILE SET

THREAD CHASER

1/4” DRIVE

RATCHET

SWIVEL

SOCKETS (DEEP AND SHALLOW REQUIRED)

STANDARD 1/8”-9/16”

EXTENSIONS 3” AND 6”

METRIC 5MM-14MM

3/8” DRIVE

RATCHET

SWIVEL

EXTENSIONS 3”, 6” AND 12”

SOCKETS (DEEP AND SHALLOW REQUIRED)

STANDARD 5/16”-1”

METRIC 8MM-21MM

SPARK PLUG SOCKETS 5/8” AND 13/16”

SCREWDRIVERS and PRY BARS

PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVERS #1, #2, #3 AND STUBBY

STANDARD HEAD SCREWDRIVERS #1, #2, AND STUBBY

PRY BARS 12”, 24”, AND 36”

1/2” DRIVE IMPACT GUN

3/8” DRIVE IMPACT GUN

DIE GRINDER

OSHA APPROVED AIR NOZZLE

TIRE CHUCK

1/2” AIR DRILL

3/8” AIR DRILL

1/4” AIR RATCHET

3/8” AIR RATCHET

PLIERS

STANDARD PLIERS 8”

NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS

CHANNEL LOCKS 12” AND 15”

BRAKE SPRING PLIERS

WIRE STRIPPERS

WIRE CRIMPERS

WIRE CUTTERS

DIAGNOL CUTTERS

SLIP JAW PLIERS

VICE GRIPS 7” ,10”, AND 12”

JUMPER WIRES (2 SETS)

TEST LIGHT 12 AND 24 VOLT

DIGITAL VOLT METER (FLUKEMETER OR EQUIVELANT)

FLASHLIGHT

FEELER GUAGE SET

SPARK PLUG GAPPING TOOL

FUSE PULLERS-AUTOMOTIVE

FUSE PULLERS-NON CONDUCTIVE A/C, HIGH VOLTAGE

BRAKE ADJUSTING SPOONS

TIRE PRESSURE GUAGE (UP TO 120 PSI)

TIRE VALVE STEM/CORE TOOL

O-RING PICK SET/SCRIBE

INSPECTION MIRROR

SNAP RING PLIERS SET

TAPE MEASURE (25’)

OIL FILTER WRENCHES (SMALL, LARGE)

WIRE BRUSH

GLOVES

LARGE LOCKING ROLLAWAY TOOL BOX

SMALL LOCKING ROAD BOX

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

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