Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

at  Kay Associates INC

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

Ground Support Equipment Mechanic (23380): 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 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 support aircraft maintenance and flying operations, practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times.
Skill and Knowledge: Shall have the ability to troubleshoot malfunctions in various Ground Support Equipment (GSE) systems and be able to perform general Organizational and Intermediate Level maintenance and possess one or more of the specialties below:

TASK REQUIREMENTS:

• Performs GSE Organizational and Intermediate Level maintenance.
• Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for assigned GSE.
• Performs inspection, disassembly, repair, servicing, TD compliance, modification, assembly, surface finish removal, corrosion control, preservation/de-preservation services
• GSE maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in GSE Systems and related Sub-Systems.
• Technical Directive compliance and modifications.
• Use hand tools, power tools, machines, specific and general aviation test measurement and diagnostic equipment, and sets kits and outfits (SKO).
• Read and interpret manufacturers’ maintenance manuals, military technical manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, blueprints, manufacturers’ drawings, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
• Perform Pre/Post checks, fueling, and operation of support equipment, to include conditional/scheduled inspections and periodic maintenance support equipment.
• Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment
• Perform shift work and/or overtime as required
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 or more years experience.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified GSE Mechanic or equivalent Three years experience as GSE Mechanic.
• Must meet security requirements for installation, facility and network access
• Must qualify for and shall possess a Common Access Card (CAC).

Please refer the Job description for details