Aviation GSE Technician: Maintenance & Diagnostics

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Training & development

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Technician to maintain a fleet of essential airport machinery, including baggage loaders, pushback tractors, and de-icing units. You will inspect, service, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems to keep operations safe and efficient.

The role requires reading technical manuals, diagnosing faults with diagnostic tools, and documenting work.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and schematics.
• Familiar with diagnostic equipment and basic welding where applicable.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in aviation environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain GSE mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions using manuals and diagnostic tools.
• Record service actions, parts, and tests in maintenance logs.
• Ensure GSE comply with safety standards for aviation environments.
• Test equipment after repairs to verify functionality.

Skills

Mechanical systems maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Reading technical manuals

Teamwork

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Technician to maintain a fleet of essential airport machinery, including baggage loaders, pushback tractors, and de-icing units. You will inspect, service, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems to keep operations safe and efficient.

The role requires reading technical manuals, diagnosing faults with diagnostic tools, and documenting work.