GSE Mechanic

Arrow's Edge; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow's Edge in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a GSE Mechanic to diagnose and repair ground support equipment, maintain records, and support flying operations with precise electrical troubleshooting. The role requires using meters, scopes, and manuals to ensure equipment readiness and safety.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of powered GSE maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum four years' experience in inspection/maintenance of powered ground support equipment.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Experience with diagnosing mechanical and electronic circuitry.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs GSE MEPP and electrical systems, including AC/DC circuits and relays.
• Troubleshoots generators and electrical components using schematics and manuals.
• Performs preventative maintenance and prepares GSE for deployment and storage.
• Maintains equipment records and provides dispatch support for GSE operations.
• Adheres to safety, tool control, and environmental regulations.

Skills

GSE maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Generator maintenance

MEPP AC/DC systems

Electrical schematics

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Voltmeters

Frequency counters

Circuit testers

Job description

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GSE Mechanic

Full Time Jacksonville, FL, US

The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE), advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnosis and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems, inspects and approves completed maintenance actions, solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications; uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions, and analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi‑meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools.

This mechanic maintains external fuel and grounding systems, performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE, inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation, services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air, diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications. This work also does the following: disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components, removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories, stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications, stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations. This mechanic prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. In addition to maintaining vehicle records, this mechanic maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records, provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to 77 support aircraft maintenance and flying operations, practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times.

We are looking for a highly skilled Electrician specializing in GSE mobile electrical power plants (MEPP) AC/DC systems, electrical troubleshooting, and generator maintenance. The ideal candidate will be our go-to expert for diagnosing complex electrical issues, maintaining critical power generation equipment, and ensuring operational continuity.

• Installs, maintains and repairs Ground support equipment mobile electrical power plant systems, generator electrical systems, relays, variable frequency drives, AC & DC circuits and other electrical components.
• Must be able to solder wires, read electrical schematics and drawings; work from maintenance manuals while performing maintenance repair and overhaul.
• Troubleshoots generator electrical systems, relays, AC & DC circuits and other electrical components as required.
• Performs preventative maintenance on support equipment.
• Must be able to pass work / respirator physical and be medical cleared to wear a respirator for job duties unable to pass physical will result in termination.
• Must able to provide tools / tool box required with job tool listing attached IAW with contract.
• Must able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Required experience: At a minimum four (4) years of experience in inspection maintenance, repair and modification of powered ground support equipment.

Required education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

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