GSE Mechanic

Location: Ft. Campbell, Ky.

Description and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose malfunctions and repair Ground Support Equipment (GSE).


• Advise and train lower-grade workers on diagnosing and repairing less complex maintenance problems.


• Inspect and approve completed maintenance actions.


• Solve repair issues by studying drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical publications.


• Use automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions.


• Analyze, diagnose, and repair GSE using electronic test equipment such as multimeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.


• Maintain external fuel and grounding systems. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE.


• Inspect, test, and operate GSE to determine serviceability and proper operation.


• Service equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air.


• Diagnose mechanical and electronic malfunctions using senses, test equipment, and technical publications.


• Disassemble and assemble malfunctioning GSE components and accessories.


• Remove, disassemble, repair, clean, treat for corrosion, assemble, and reinstall GSE components and accessories.


• Stencil and mark GSE per technical publication requirements.


• Store, handle, label, use, and dispose of hazardous materials and waste in compliance with all applicable environmental regulations.


• Prepare GSE for storage and mobility deployment.


• Operate, clean, inspect, and service GSE towing vehicles.


• Maintain and update both paper and electronic equipment records.


• Provide GSE dispatch services, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flight operations.


• Practice good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, and safety at all times.


• Perform crane-operator duties when qualified, in compliance with OSHA 1926 Subpart CC and applicable certification requirements.


• Safely operate motor vehicles with the appropriate and current state driver's license.


• Maintain a safe driving record with no suspended or revoked licenses.


• Adhere to company AS9100 and Quality Management System (QMS) policies, procedures, and guidelines.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Specialized training courses are desirable.


• A minimum three-years of work experience as related to individual specialty code.


• Must be able to acquire a CAC Card.