GSE Maintenance Lead (Assistant Manager)

Akima; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, seeks an Assistant GSE Manager to support the GSE Manager in overseeing our ground support equipment maintenance program in Alaska. The role involves supervising GSE staff, performing maintenance, and helping manage budgets and schedules, with a focus on safety and reliability.

You will train staff, coordinate with vendors, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while serving internal and external customers with high-quality service in a

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining aviation GSE equipment.
• 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.

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

Skills

GSE maintenance

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication skills

FAA ramp safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical/Hydraulic schematics

Job description

Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, seeks an Assistant GSE Manager to support the GSE Manager in overseeing our ground support equipment maintenance program in Alaska. The role involves supervising GSE staff, performing maintenance, and helping manage budgets and schedules, with a focus on safety and reliability.

You will train staff, coordinate with vendors, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while serving internal and external customers with high-quality service in a