Ground Support Equipment Manager

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Flight Services seeks a GSE Manager to oversee daily on-site mechanics, ensure adherence to location maintenance procedures, and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, the ability to mentor staff, and excellent communication skills, with willingness to work weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of mechanics or maintenance technicians.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to train and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot on site to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, HVAC, and/or electrical discrepancies on GSE systems.
• Inspect, repair, and overhaul components to OEM specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Job description

Requisition ID14625-Posted08/04/2026-Regular Full-Time-Management-United States-Florida

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

Job Summary

The GSE Manager will be responsible for daily oversite management of onsite WFS mechanics, and location compliance of WFS Maintenance procedures for the location. Employee will complete or coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Other duties may be assigned and are not limited to the following)

• Troubleshoot on site to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, HVAC, and/or electrical discrepancies on various Ground Support Equipment (GSE) systems and subsystems.
• Inspect, repair, and/or overhaul components, such as mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, HVAC, and hydraulic systems.
• Disassemble components, inspect for quality factors, and reassemble to OEM specifications.
• Strict adherence to all environmental safety and regulatory commissions, including (but not limited to) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Other assignments as designated.
• Oversite completion of administrative compliance regarding all company procedures
• Oversite completion of all Preventative, routine, and non-routine GSE repairs
• Mentor and train current and new WFS mechanics.
• Heavy equipment experience for consideration.
• History in Airport Ground Support Equipment, or experience in heavy equipment in crane, oil field, mining rail, or maritime preferred
• Experience in managing a team of mechanic or maintenance technicians.
• Computer skills and be able to complete internal and customer forms.
• Expert knowledge of trouble shooting electrical and hydraulic systems
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Must be willing to work weekends and possible split days off.
• Must have strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must be able to communicate with customers.

Preferred Skills

• Proficient in welding and fabricating.
• Expert knowledge of CAN bus systems.
• Expert knowledge of DEF systems.
• Expert knowledge of EGR systems

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Reach above and/or below shoulder.
• Handle/grasp documents or office equipment.
• Sit and/or stand for short or extended periods of time.
• Lift/carry/move objects, files and documents up to 10 pounds.
• Work in an office environment using standard office equipment.
• Talk, listen, and speak clearly on telephone.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Work in a high noise-level environment.

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.