Assistant GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Manager Needed (ANC Airport Location)

Akima, LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is seeking an Assistant GSE Manager to support the GSE Manager in overseeing the maintenance program for aviation ground support equipment. This role leads in absence, performs preventive and on-demand maintenance, and mentors staff to uphold ramp safety and service quality.

The position requires experience with aviation GSE, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather; nights/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining aviation GSE or airport ramp equipment.
• U.S. work eligibility; 18+ with valid driver's license.
• Minimum 3 years' experience maintaining aviation GSE.
• Knowledge of FAA ramp safety standards and GSE compliance.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist the GSE Manager in daily operations and act as lead in their absence.
• Perform preventive and on-demand maintenance/repair on aviation GSE.
• Prepare reports and updates for senior management meetings.
• Train and mentor GSE staff on maintenance procedures and ramp safety.
• Assist in developing and managing the GSE budget and schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors for parts and service needs.
• Maintain a safe, compliant work area and support staff development.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability and maintenance programs.
• Support internal/external customers with quality service.

Skills

GSE maintenance

Communication skills

Self-starter

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Assistant GSE Manager supports the GSE Manager in overseeing Pegasus's ground support equipment maintenance program. This role performs and assists with preventive and on-demand maintenance/repair on motorized and non-motorized, gas- and diesel-powered aviation GSE, and helps lead and supervise GSE staff in the GSE Manager's absence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the GSE Manager in managing daily GSE operations; act as lead in the GSE Manager's absence
• Perform preventive and on-demand maintenance and repair on aviation GSE (motorized/non-motorized, gas/diesel)
• Help prepare reports and updates for senior management meetings
• Train and mentor GSE staff on maintenance procedures and ramp safety standards
• Assist in developing and managing the GSE budget
• Help schedule GSE staff and review timesheets
• Coordinate with GSE vendors to support parts and service needs
• Help maintain a safe, compliant work area
• Support staff development and training initiatives
• Flag equipment/technology improvement opportunities to the GSE Manager; support preventive/predictive maintenance program improvements
• Foster a supportive, team-oriented environment across GSE and internal departments; support internal and external customers with quality service
• Use equipment tracking/trending systems to proactively flag reliability issues
• Other duties as assigned by the GSE Manager or Director of GSE

Qualifications

• Previous experience maintaining aviation ground support equipment (GSE) required; prior GSE experience at TSAIA preferred.
• 18+, valid driver's license, U.S. citizenship or proof of right to work; high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years' experience maintaining aviation GSE or airport ramp equipment (belt loaders, tugs, GPUs, air start units, lavatory/water carts, deicers, etc.).
• Working knowledge of FAA ramp safety standards and airline/ground handling GSE compliance requirements.
• Willing to work airside/outdoors in all weather conditions; able to lift 60 lbs comfortably.
• Good communication skills; fluent English (read/write/speak/understand).
• Self-starter; able to work with moderate supervision in an AOA/ramp environment; able to work under pressure and tight time constraints.
• Available nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
• Background investigation (FBI fingerprints, criminal history, pre-employment drug test); must be eligible for airport-issued AOA/SIDA badge.

Language, Math & Reasoning

• Read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and electrical/hydraulic schematics; write routine reports; speak effectively one-on-one and to groups.
• Perform basic math across all units of measure. Apply common-sense judgment to written/oral/diagram instructions; handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

• Moderate to heavy. Occasionally lift/move up to 50-100 lbs with assistance; frequently lift/move 70–100 lbs; constantly lift/move up to 50 lbs. Regular use of hands; frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling; may require climbing, sitting, balancing. Full range of vision required. Works outdoors in all weather/temperature conditions.
• Moderate noise, occasionally high — hearing protection required and provided.
• The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements and is subject to change.
• This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these conditions.

“Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.”

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is not just another aviation contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Pegasus, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders

Pegasus provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers

Pegasus delivers efficient, flexible, and safe aviation services as it supports domestic and international passenger and freighter airlines.

As a Pegasus employee

You will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.