GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (GSE) TECHNICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Purpose
​The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician is responsible for facilities maintenance, the inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of various ground support equipment in compliance with FAA Part 145 regulations and the repair station's manuals. This role ensures all GSE assets, facilities, and grounds remain in safe and reliable operating condition. Reports directly to the Facilities Manager.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Ground Support Equipment (GSE), including tugs, air conditioning units, ground power units (GPU), hydraulic mules, fuel trucks, lifts, and other related support equipment.
• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and engine (gas/diesel) systems using technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
• Conducts functional and operational tests following maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment reliability and compliance.
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation for all maintenance actions, including shop work orders, discrepancy reports, in accordance with FAA and company requirements.
• Ensures all work is performed in accordance with the Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), and applicable FAA regulations.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on facility infrastructure, including HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, lighting, roofing, and general building repairs.
• Conducts regular facility inspections and safety walks to identify hazards, required repairs, or preventative maintenance opportunities; reports findings and apply corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, HAZMAT, and FAA Part 145 regulations.
• Supports landscaping, waste disposal, and general maintenance of exterior property and grounds.
• Assists the Facilities Manager with scheduled repairs, urgent facility issues, and emergency response activities.
• Operates material handling equipment, including forklifts, golf carts, and other powered industrial trucks.
• Performs occasional Class C driving duties, including transport of loaded trailers.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment; ensures tools and equipment are stored and maintained properly.
• Supports calibration programs by assisting with the tracking, organization, and upkeep of tools requiring periodic calibration.
• Coordinates with the logistics department to request parts, tools, and supplies necessary for job completion.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions, equipment failures, or quality concerns to management. Reports in Safety Management System (SMS).
• Participates in ongoing training and remains current on applicable procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Competencies 

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Customer service orientated
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize urgent tasks.
• Problem solving and diagnostics
• Adaptability to change priorities and processes
• Attention to detail

Required Qualifications  

• Minimum 2 years of experience in GSE maintenance or heavy equipment repair.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in using hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and technical manuals.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and service manuals.
• Valid CA driver’s license with an acceptable record.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening per company.

​​Preferred Qualification

• Previous experience working in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station
• Technical certification in automotive/diesel/equipment maintenance or related field
• Knowledge of aviation ground support requirements and equipment

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The work environment is often not temperature/humidity controlled. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands
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. 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This position is full-time, non-exempt. Hours may vary. Opportunity for overtime. 

Travel
This position does not require travel.

EEO
Advanced Helicopter Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.