Senior Aviation Ground Support Equipment Lead Technician

Team GDC ME; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. AGSE Lead Technician role overseeing a team and performing assessment and repair of light duty trucks, tractors, grounds equipment, generators, and AGSE/AGPUs on the airfield.

Requires US military GSE training and supervisory experience, with the ability to work shifts and travel if needed. Candidates must have a high school diploma, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and proficiently use manuals and MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experienced auto/diesel mechanic.
• Experience in electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Five (5) years' experience maintaining similar equipment.
• Must have the ability to work different shifts.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to use required tools and special equipment to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ability to work with high-tech electro-mechanical aircraft support equipment.
• Ability to lift, up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to climb and work on maintenance platforms as required.
• Demonstrated performance in the maintenance of gasoline and diesel vehicles, electrical auxiliary power units and hydraulic support equipment.
• Must work under safe conditions (wear safety and personal protective equipment as required).
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair.
• Graduate of a US Military GSE course or equivalent civilian training and experience.
• Supervisory Experience
• Proficient in the use of computer-hosted interactive technical manuals, aircraft maintenance forms, and other aircraft related documentation.
• Proficient in Micro Soft Office software.
• Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner.
• Possess a valid US issued driver's license and passport.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the AGSE Lead Technician under the direction of the AGSE Manager.
• Supervises other AGSE Technicians in section.
• Conducts assessment and repair of light duty trucks (gas and diesel), tractors, general grounds equipment, generators, and Aviation Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) assigned to the Airfield.
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs GSE to include Aviation Ground Power Units (AGPUs) in accordance with applicable manuals.

Skills

Automotive/diesel mechanic

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Five years experience

Shift flexibility

Unsupervised work

Tools and equipment

Electro-mechanical equipment

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Maintenance platforms

Gasoline/diesel vehicles maintenance

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting and repair

US Military GSE course

Supervisory experience

Technical manuals proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Customer communication

US driver's license and passport

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of US Military GSE course or equivalent

Job description

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. AGSE Lead Technician role overseeing a team and performing assessment and repair of light duty trucks, tractors, grounds equipment, generators, and AGSE/AGPUs on the airfield.

Requires US military GSE training and supervisory experience, with the ability to work shifts and travel if needed. Candidates must have a high school diploma, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and proficiently use manuals and MS Office.