GSE Mechanic

Menzies Aviation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform Provided

Advancement Opportunities

Health Plans (Meritain)

Dental Plans (Delta Dental)

Vision Insurance (Met Life)

Job summary

Menzies Aviation Philadelphia at Philadelphia International Airport is seeking an experienced GSE Mechanic to repair and rebuild a range of airport service vehicles. You will inspect engines, hydraulics, electrical, and fuel systems and perform scheduled maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, performing quality checks, and maintaining documentation. The role requires the ability to work across shifts, including weekends and holidays, in varied

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED or related experience/training.
• Ideal candidate has auto maintenance or forklift maintenance experience.
• 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Flexible to work variable shifts including weekends/holidays.
• Must obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles and repair gas/diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual checks on fueling equipment and maintain records.
• Drive and operate refueling equipment vehicles.
• Provide preventive care and timely repairs to equipment to support aircraft services.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.

Skills

Auto maintenance

Forklift maintenance

Mechanical experience

English proficiency

Shift flexibility

Badge eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tool set

Wrenches

Pliers

Screwdrivers

Hammer & chisels

Test equipment

Job description

Location

Philadelphia International Airport - PHL.

Required Tools

Must possess mechanical tools and toolbox.

Shifts

1st shift (11:00 - 19:30 Off Thursday and Friday); 2nd Shift (14:00-22:30 Off Wednesday and Thursday); 3rd Shift (04:00-12:30 Off Monday and Tuesday).

Pay

$24 -$26.

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient repairing and rebuilding of airport service vehicles. These vehicles include but are not limited to support trucks, stationary carts, tankers, and hydrant trucks. You will be required to inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems. The maintenance team ensures our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventive care for equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment ensuring all work is performed safely and is supported by following established procedures and protocols.

What you will be doing

• Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling and mechanical systems.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual quality control checks on their fueling equipment, maintain records relating to maintenance.
• Drive and operate refueling equipment vehicles.
• Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures, assuring a clean and safe working environment.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for

• Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• We are ideally looking for an individual with auto maintenance or forklift maintenance experience
• 3 to 5 years of mechanical experience
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
• Available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals.

GSE Mechanic - Tool Requirements

• ¼" Drive set
• Standard 3/16" – 9/16"
• Deep 3/16" – 9/16"
• Metric 4mm -15mm
• Deep 4mm – 15mm
• 3/8 Drive set
• Standard
• 5/16" – 1"
• Deep
• 5/16" – 1"
• Metric 7mm – 22mm
• Deep 7mm – 22mm
• ½ Drive set
• Standard
• 3/8" – 1-1/2"
• Deep
• 3/8" – 1-1/2"
• Metric 10mm -36mm
• Deep 10mm – 36mm
• Wrenches
• Combination
• ¼" – 1-5/16"
• Combination
• 7mm -20mm
• Allen wrenches Standard and Metric
• Crescent wrenches 8" and 12"
• Oil filter wrenches set
• Hammer, Chisels, Punches
• 16oz ball peen
• 32oz ball peen
• 4 lbs. sledge
• Punch and Chisel set
• Screwdrivers and Pry bars
• Screwdriver set [Flat, Phillips, and Torx ]
• Pry bar 12" and 24"
• Pliers
• Channel Locks 12"
• Standard pliers 8"
• Needle nose
• Diagonal cutter
• Wire stripper
• Wire crimper
• Safety wire pliers
• Vice Grips 7", 10", and 12"
• Snap ring pliers set
• Air Tool or Battery Tool Plus Impact Sockets
• 3/8" Gun
• ½" Gun
• OSHA approved air nozzle
• Miscellaneous
• Flashlight
• 25" tape measure
• Test light
• Jumper wire [2 set]
• Pick set / scribe
• Wire brush
• Inspection mirror
• Tire valve stem /core tool
• Spark plug gapping tool
• Brake adjusting spoons
• Fuse puller automotive
• Feeler gauge
• Ramp Toolbox

Benefits

• Uniform Provided
• Advancement Opportunities
• Three Health Plans through Meritain Health that offer a variety of coverage.
• Two Dental Plans through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision

Military Occupational Codes

Army 91B/91S; Airforce 2A6X2; Marine Corp GSE 6072 Mechanic, 6073Mechanic/Electrician, 6074 Cryogenics/Mechanic, 6499 Mobile Facility Tech/Generator Mechanic, Engineer Mechanic - 1341 Engine Equipment Mechanic, 3500Motor T Tech, 3521 Auto Maintenance Tech, 3524 Fuel Mechanic, 2141 AssaultAmphibious Vehicle Mechanic, 2147 Light Armored Vehicle Mechanic; Navy RatingCodes -AS Aviation Support (GSE), MM Machinist Mate, AD Aviation Machinist Mate,CM Construction Mechanic, EN Enginemen.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures. The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials or waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. Must have Electrical, Maintenance, and computer knowledge. Under the daily supervision of the Maintenance Manager with assistance as needed from the Station Manager.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear. Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. Employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70lbs.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values.