Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic

Description

ABOUT FEAM:

FEAM Aero is the MRO leader in Aircraft Line Maintenance Engineering in the U.S. FEAM leads the Line Maintenance industry with advanced aircraft repair capabilities, a wide line station network, and vast approvals for all current and next-generation aircraft including B787 and A350 aircraft. FEAM places special emphasis on technical training, uncompromising quality controls, and continuous improvement principles. With these effective measures in place, FEAM delivers the best innovative technical services for all commercial aircraft operators.

FEAM Aero is currently seeking an experienced Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic. This position reports directly to the GSE Supervisor and is responsible for assisting the GSE operation.

Job Duties:

· Coordination of activities within the GSE department based on the GSE Supervisor's direction.

· Ensure that the company’s fleet, equipment, material, and manpower time are being properly documented in CMMS.

· Troubleshooting and repair of all GSE equipment.

· Inspects GSE (ground support equipment) and its components for the purpose of ensuring safety, identifying necessary repairs, and overseeing an ongoing program of preventative maintenance.

· Ensures that personnel during their shift follow the company’s prescribed safety practices in the performance of their duties.

· Maintains tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items in safe operating conditions.

· Works with the GSE Manager to meet department goals and maintain costs.

· Responsible for completing all associated forms and reports for GSE Services such as but not limited to billing, accidents, audits, training, service checks, and inventories.

· Ensure the GSE shop is maintained in a neat and organized manner.

· Liaise with the customer as required; ensuring proper work performance and customer needs are met.

· Prepares and sends out daily turnover to appropriate departments identifying the status of vehicles and equipment.

· Assist with other duties as assigned by GSE Manager and other departments as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

· Experience with basic electrical and mechanical diagrams, and basic measuring tools, and must own basic hand tools.

· Must pass airport security background checks, have a flexible schedule, and travel for work as required.

· Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

· Must have a Current Valid Driver’s License

· Must be able to work safely in an environment containing caustic chemicals, cleaning materials, and noise.

· Must be able to read and write English.

· Must pass airport security background checks and travel for work as required.

· Ability to work on back and under or overhead vehicles and equipment for extended periods.

· Ability to frequently be required to stand, walk, continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, climb, balance, bend, or crawl,

· occasionally from heights in precarious places.

· Be able to frequently lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds.

· Have the awareness that he/she will be working near and around moving mechanical parts, around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals, and exposed to loud noises.

· Utilize visual acuity to operate equipment and read technical information.

· Be exposed to weather conditions outside as well as non-weather conditions such as extreme heat or cold

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

· 5 years of relevant experience in diesel and gas maintenance of automobiles and truck maintenance and ground support equipment in a similar field.

· Fleet maintenance of medium duty preferred.

· Experience in the repair of both auto and truck fleet mechanical preferred.

· Willingness to assist people with a wide range of requests and needs.

· Must have good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Is professional with great sales and customer service skills.

· Must have good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Compensation and Benefits:

FEAM Aero, in addition to a good working environment and competitive pay, is FEAM’s policy to provide a combination of supplemental benefits to all eligible full-time employees. FEAM offers Medical, Dental, and a Vision Plan. Vacation and sick time, short and long-term disability, accidental insurance, supplemental life, FSA (Flexible Spending Account), and Critical illness Insurance.

Additionally, FEAM places special emphasis on technical training. FEAM is a leader in EASA Level Technical Aviation Training Globally. FEAM is one of very few U.S. MRO organizations that provides EASA 147 maintenance training. In addition to the competitive benefits, FEAM offers -4 day and -3-day work weeks for some positions.

FEAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment