Aviation GSE Technician: Hands‑On Aircraft Support

Metrea; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

HSA/FSA accounts

Dental and vision coverage

6% 401(k) match

Parental leave

Job summary

Metrea is seeking a Ground Support Equipment and Facilities Technician to perform inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and overhauls on a wide range of GSE and shop facilities in a fast-paced aviation support environment. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of aviation GSE maintenance, along with strong knowledge of gasoline, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.

FAA/Part 145 experience and welding basics are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of aviation ground support equipment maintenance experience.
• Strong understanding of gasoline, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and specialized testing tools.
• Demonstrated experience with standard enterprise IT utilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform and track scheduled preventive maintenance inspections on all Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and modify gasoline, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Perform major and minor repairs on GSE, fleet vehicles, and powered industrial equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, or replace aircraft tugs, tow tractors, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, Ground Power Units (GPU), hydraulic test stands, air start units, nitrogen/oxygen servicing carts, air compressors, generators, pressure washers, shop equipment, and company vehicles/trailers.
• Operate and functionally test equipment following maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on shop equipment including hydraulic presses, air compressors, battery chargers, parts washers, welding equipment, shop hoists, and specialty equipment.
• Order, receive, inventory, and stock replacement parts and shop supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Aviation GSE maintenance

Diagnostic tools

Enterprise IT utilities

Gasoline/diesel systems

Education

ASE Certification

FAA Part 145 experience

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Testing tools

Welding basics

Job description

Metrea is seeking a Ground Support Equipment and Facilities Technician to perform inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and overhauls on a wide range of GSE and shop facilities in a fast-paced aviation support environment. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of aviation GSE maintenance, along with strong knowledge of gasoline, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.

FAA/Part 145 experience and welding basics are preferred.