GSE Mechanic

Ras Al Khaimah International; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is seeking a skilled GSE mechanic to perform scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs on aircraft ground support equipment and vehicles. You will inspect, test, and document service activities to ensure safe and reliable operations on the ramp and in the workshop.

The role requires at least 4 years of experience in GSE or automotive fields, and completion of higher secondary education with relevant training; English and Arabic skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of Higher Secondary education (12) followed by 2 years formal training or apprenticeship in the mechanical trade.
• English and Arabic skills are an added advantage.
• 4 years minimum experience in GSE & automobile field

Responsibilities

• Prepares surfaces prior to beginning work.
• Carries out scheduled maintenance or servicing of aircraft ground support equipment, light and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Tests equipment and vehicles after servicing engine, gearbox, steering, brakes mid instrument operation
• Does the final inspection /quality inspection on all the major repairs done in the workshop before release.
• Receives job for unscheduled maintenance or repair work, diagnoses faults related to the equipment or the vehicle.
• Maintains safekeeping of tool kit allocated to him and obtains replacement for worn out or damaged tools.
• Regular contact with other user departments to service and repair vehicles and equipment.
• Update log appropriately as instructed. Follow instructions of material withdrawal as instructed by stores.
• Update daily service date on the equipment keep the data in the logbook and service schedule.
• On call reporting while on emergency.

Skills

Punctual

Situational awareness

Continuous learning

English & Arabic (adv)

Education

Higher secondary + 2 years mechanical trade training

Job description

Mechanical Works of vehicles and airport ground handling equipment

Functional Accountabilities

Area of Contribution

Key Activities

Process

Prepares surfaces prior to beginning work.

Carries out scheduled maintenance or servicing of aircraft ground support equipment, light and heavy-duty vehicles,

Ensures highest standard of services while maintaining ground equipment.

Tests equipment and vehicles after servicing engine, gearbox, steering, brakes mid instrument operation

Does the final inspection /quality inspection on all the major repairs done in the workshop before release.

Receives job for unscheduled maintenance or repair work, diagnoses faults related to the equipment or the vehicle. Includes disassembling engines, removing components, repairing, overhauling minor and major assemblies in the workshop.

Simulates on-site fault diagnosis and repairs malfunctioning of equipment and vehicles.

Maintains safekeeping of tool kit allocated to him and obtains replacement for worn out or damaged tools.

Ensures that outstanding works are completed when out going from shift. Remains for any emergency calls that may take place due to any equipment failure during operation.

Diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions on all motorized and non-motorized GSE equipment and as instructed by GSE In-charge in accordance with shop and service manuals and established procedures

Carry out road tests vehicles and operate equipment.

Co-operate and co-ordinate with other mechanics in repairing of vehicles and equipment as required. Maintains daily work record of completed works, materials used, and time spent. Logs relevant entries to Register.

Complies with the standard for housekeeping, personal safety and appearance.

Performs related work as required and instructed by supervisor.

Regular contact with other user departments to service and repair vehicles and equipment.

Update log appropriately as instructed. Follow instructions of material withdrawal as instructed by stores.

Update daily service date on the equipment keep the data in the logbook and service schedule.

On call reporting while on emergency.

Customer and Reporting

Communication & Working Relationships

Internal

• GSE

Reasons for Interaction

• Co-ordination
• Documenting the works

External

• NA

Reasons for Interaction

• NA

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Completion of Higher Secondary education (12) followed by 2 years formal training or apprenticeship in the mechanical trade.

English and Arabic skills are an added advantage.

Professional Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience

4 years minimum experience in GSE & automobile field

Other Requirements- Safety accountability and responsibilities

All staff has the following safety responsibilities and is accountable to their supervisor(s) and Head of Department:

• To comply with the relevant safety requirements and procedures outlined in the Aerodrome Operations Manual and Safety Management System and any other instructions or notices issued by Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
• To comply with the safety requirements detailed within their training.
• To advise their Head of Department and the Airport Duty Officer team of any safety occurrence or system failure and to identify and report any situation of potential risk or concern affecting safety via one of the following means.
• Report directly to the Safety Department or an immediate supervisor.
• Submitting an Accident/ Incident Report.
• Support safety audits as and investigations as they occur.

Level of Proficiency

Punctual

Medium

Situational awareness Continuous learning