Aircraft GSE Technician: Ground Support Maintenance Pro

Placements24

Polokwane

On-site

ZAR 240,000 - 360,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Health benefits
Retirement plan
Training opportunities
Airport environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician in Polokwane to maintain the fleet of ground support vehicles and equipment used for aircraft operations. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on GSE such as tugs and loaders.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, reads technical manuals, and prioritizes safety and quality in a dynamic airport

Qualifications

  • Relevant technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology or related field.
  • 2–3 years' experience maintaining/heavy equipment or GSE.
  • Proficiency diagnosing and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical systems.
  • Ability to read technical manuals and schematics.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
  • Commitment to safety and quality in Polokwane.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine preventative maintenance, inspections and servicing on GSE.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
  • Troubleshoot equipment failures to minimize downtime.
  • Maintain records of maintenance activities, parts used and repairs.
  • Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.
  • Operate GSE safely for testing and minor adjustments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude
Troubleshooting
Reading schematics
Electrical systems

Education

Technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Technology

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician in Polokwane to maintain the fleet of ground support vehicles and equipment used for aircraft operations. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on GSE such as tugs and loaders.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, reads technical manuals, and prioritizes safety and quality in a dynamic airport

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