GSE Administrator

As a member of the Menzies Aviation GSE Administration team you will consult with operations and GSE organizations to determine equipment requirements. The administrator analyses the market and delivery conditions and utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.

• Location: Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
• Rate of Pay: $21.50 an hour
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; however, some weekends and/or holidays may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) for each station and contract in accordance with contract
  requirements, service level agreements, flight counts, financial efficiency, etc
• Tracks and monitors efficient allocation of GSE assets across the network, and for reallocation as necessary from time to
  time as business conditions/contracts/MEL requirements change
• Supports the procurement and allocation of all types of company owned and operated ground service equipment, from
  intent to purchase through delivery of commodity
• Reviews new business proposals from a GSE perspective to determining and /or propose procurement methodology
  including new purchase, lease or redeployment of existing assets
• Reviews and submits proposals for modifications to vendor or manufacturer
• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures
• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the
  highest code of ethics and conduct
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of
  items to specifications
• Negotiates with vendors for purchase and/or lease of equipment and/or machinery
• Confers with customers and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded
  services in the area
• Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Possess valid US driver's license with a clean driving record
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and all pre-employment testing
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Graduation from college or 1 to 2 years of equivalent experience
• Excellent computer skills Word, Excel, Outlook; as well as comfortable around new platforms.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently
works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures. The employee is also frequently
exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials or waste. The employee
occasionally works in high, precarious places.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel
objects, tools, or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear. Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. Employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

EEO Statement

Menzies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions exclusively on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression or identity, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. All such discrimination is unlawful and all individuals employed by Menzies Aviation are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct. The Company further will make all employment decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention, compensation, training, discipline and termination of employment decisions without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.