Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Mechanic

Regional Express (Rex); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Express (Rex) is seeking a full-time Ground Service Equipment Mechanic to join our Adelaide team. The successful candidate will carry out preventive and unscheduled maintenance on airport GSE and other engineering equipment, with travel to remote locations as required.

Reporting to the GSE Manager, you will ensure tasks are completed on time, keep the GSE database updated, and follow company policies.

Qualifications

• Electrical and mechanical knowledge essential.
• Flexible with working hours and able to work unsupervised.
• Current Driver’s License required; Airport ASIC/Airside Licence possible.
• Microsoft Office proficiency helpful for reporting and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and unscheduled maintenance on Airport and Engineering GSE.
• Ensure GSE maintenance tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Travel to remote locations on short notice for GSE maintenance.
• Update GSE database and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Driver's license

Work unsupervised

Flexible hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ground Service Equipment Mechanic - Adelaide

About Rex

Born and raised in country Australia, Rex is the nation’s largest truly regional carrier, connecting communities across six states. Guided by ‘Our Heart is in the Country’, we are dedicated to delivering heartfelt hospitality at every stage of the customer journey. As part of the Rex team, you’ll help support regional Australia and strengthen the future of regional aviation.

The Role

An excellent opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and highly motivated individual to join Rex as a full-time Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Mechanic, based in Adelaide, SA. This position is ideally suited to a mechanic/diesel fitter that enjoys diversity.

Reporting:

This position will report to the GSE Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out preventive and unscheduled maintenance on Airport and Engineering GSE
• Ensure GSE maintenance tasks are completed in a timely manner (both scheduled and unscheduled)
• Travel to remote locations on short notice for GSE maintenance
• Carry out other duties from time to time as advised by the GSE Manager
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Perform Electrical Test and Tag of Company equipment
• Ensure GSE database is updated and accurate

Key Selection Criteria:

• Working knowledge electric and mechanical equipment is essential. Hydraulic systems knowledge is desirable
• Ability to be flexible with working hours
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft computer programs
• Current Driver’s License
• Hold or have the ability to obtain an Airport ASIC Security ID and Airside Driver’s License
• Previous GSE servicing experience would be desirable but not essential

Conditions:

Conditions will be discussed with the successful applicant. Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience.