GSE Mechanic

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking Structures Mechanics with C&D repair experience for an opportunity in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidate performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Ground Service Equipment. Inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation. Service, maintenance, repair and replace all parts of GSE type equipment. Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications. Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and re-installs GSE accessories and components.

• Stencils and marks GSE. Services equipment with fuel, oil, coolant, water, hydraulic fluid, and air. Operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. Maintains vehicle forms and spare parts inventory. Provides dispatch services for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations. Counts, sorts and weighs incoming parts, supplies and equipment to verify precise receipt of items as per itemized purchase orders and invoices.
• Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs GSE. Advises and performs troubleshooting on GSE before assigning repair action. Inspects and approves completed maintenance actions.
• Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment. Solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications.
• Uses automated maintenance system to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions. Analyzes and repairs ground support equipment using conventional and digital multimeters, voltmeters, Ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.
• Maintains external fuel and grounding systems. Stores, handles, uses, and
  disposes of hazardous material and waste according to environmental standards.
• Stores all GSE parts, supplies and equipment in their assigned locations according to identifying information such as style, size, or type of material. Ensures all Hazardous Material (HazMat) items are properly stored as per Federal, local and base policies and assists with monitoring HazMat.
• Plans and organizes GSE maintenance activities. Establishes production controls and standards. Determines resource requirements, including facilities, training, equipment, and supplies. Determines equipment serviceability criteria where it does not exist.
• Conduct quality GSE training to facility assigned personnel.

Qualifications and requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prefer two (2) years of aircraft ground service equipment experience in the last five (5) years.
• Great job for mechanics recently leaving the military.
• Must comply with dress code and appearance standards which are attached.
• Must have shadowed toolbox (see attached)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• This position requires a current driver’s license.
• Must maintain medical clearance to perform duties.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Microsoft office, internet software, e-mail, Management Information System for Aviation software.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH provides you with a real benefits package, including access to company-sponsored medical/dental insurance and a 401k program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.

If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights. ?