Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Driver

Etihad; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major airline in the UAE seeks a GSE Driver to ensure timely transportation of aircraft parts and support operations in compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in aviation, a valid UAE driving license, and strong communication skills. The role requires driving light and heavy vehicles, reporting vehicle faults, and maintaining safety standards. This position may involve working nights and weekends, upholding the highest safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Holding valid UAE driving license for at least 2 years.
• Minimum of 5 years’ aviation experience including at least 2 years in a related position.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aircraft parts to assigned technicians and ensure GSE deliveries are on time.
• Maintain vehicles clean and secure during transportation.
• Conduct daily inspection of vehicles and report faults.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Ability to work under stress

Knowledge of safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

IPAF training certificate

Tools

Light and heavy vehicles

Job description

Synopsis

The GSE Driver reports to the GSE Supervisor and ensures the timely and safe transportation of aircraft parts, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and personnel within the airport environment. The Driver is responsible for motor vehicles such as light vehicles, buses, heavy equipment, and other utility vehicles to support operations in accordance with all safety, security, and traffic regulations in the Technical Operations environment, in compliance with regulatory and company procedures & requirements.

Responsibilities

Deliver aircraft parts from the warehouse to assigned technicians/engineers and ensure GSE deliveries to aircraft/stands are on time.

Ensure safe and smooth functioning of the GSE organization.

Maintain the area around aircraft, GSE, and aircraft bays free of hazards associated with Foreign Object Damage (FOD).

Retrieve serviceable/unserviceable parts and GSE from technicians/aircraft and return them for further processing.

Affix required tags, labels, and paperwork to the aircraft part when delivering and ensure correct paperwork accompanies the unserviceable part back to the Line Store.

Keep vehicles clean and free of debris and secure parts and GSE during transportation.

Carry out work in compliance with company, health & safety, and airport procedures and regulations.

Accept an appropriate level of training adequate to perform tasks professionally.

Ensure shift handover is completed before the end of shift.

Transport engineers/technicians to technical facilities and ensure the use & maintenance of approved PPE during daily GSE activities.

Maintain validity of all necessary safety & operation training (e.g., First Aid, Fire Warden, IPAF, HF, documentation).

Perform all duties allocated by the GSE supervisor and ensure staff competency through the approved Etihad competency department.

Execute all trips according to schedules, plans, and assigned routes to meet on‑time performance.

Conduct daily inspection of vehicles, report faults or malfunctions promptly to supervisor.

Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of vehicles regularly.

Transport, collect, and deliver various items (documents, spare parts, tools, cash, valuables).

Complete necessary reports and records and strictly follow set standards and procedures of the company & authorities.

Ensure compliance with all customer service, safety, and quality standards, and perform other ad‑hoc support activities as required.

Enforce safety and quality management protocols and promote a positive reporting culture by reporting unsafe acts, conditions, or risks.

Education & Experience

• Holding valid UAE driving license for at least 2 years (light or heavy vehicles).
• Strong English communication skills.
• Trained on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Holding valid IPAF training certificate or license.
• Minimum of 5 years’ aviation experience including at least 2 years in a related position (Operations Driver or GSE Driver – Aircraft Maintenance).
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, work under stress, and communicate perfectly in English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Has attended the Mandatory Induction Training within six (6) months of joining the company as per TPM 3.92 requirements.