Aviation Ground Support Equipment Technician

Job Summary

The Aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and servicing of aviation ground support equipment, including Aviation Ground Power Units (AGPU) and related systems. The role ensures all ground support equipment remains operational, reliable, and compliant with maintenance and safety standards to support aircraft maintenance and flight operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems associated with GSE.
• Maintain and repair Aviation Ground Power Units (AGPU) and other aircraft support equipment.
• Conduct operational testing and performance verification of GSE assets.
• Execute scheduled maintenance inspections in accordance with technical manuals and regulations.
• Identify equipment defects and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain maintenance records, inspection reports, and equipment documentation.
• Ensure equipment availability to support aircraft maintenance and flight operations.
• Utilize technical drawings, maintenance manuals, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with aviation maintenance personnel and supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Operate and maintain tools, test equipment, and maintenance support equipment.
• Support inventory management and requisition of repair parts and consumables.
• Promote a safe working environment and adherence to established maintenance procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of the Army Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Course (15B), any U.S. Army Aviation Helicopter Repairer Course, or an equivalent U.S. Armed Forces or civilian training program.
• Minimum 2 years of Aviation Ground Support Equipment maintenance experience within the last 10 years.
• Experience maintaining and repairing Aviation Ground Power Units (AGPU).
• Experience meeting the requirements of SCA Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic (23380).
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, maintenance procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

 Skills

• Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Maintenance
• Aviation Ground Power Unit (AGPU) Maintenance
• Hydraulic Systems Repair
• Pneumatic Systems Maintenance
• Mechanical Systems Troubleshooting
• Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair
• Preventive Maintenance
• Corrective Maintenance
• Equipment Inspection & Testing
• Technical Manual Interpretation
• Maintenance Documentation
• Equipment Readiness Management
• Tool and Test Equipment Operation
• Aviation Safety Compliance
• Quality Assurance Procedures