Job Summary

As an GSE Manager, your primary service depends on well-maintained vehicles, organization and tracking of the fleet and expenses within the company. The GSE manager will have the ability to accurately maintain and hold responsibility for an exceptional level of quality of all ground support equipment in the company. Ensure implementation of fleet management strategy at his/her assigned department.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs a preventative maintenance program to minimize cost and maximize use of equipment
• Fleet Maintenance & Repairs: Develop and enforce preventive maintenance (PM) programs to minimize asset downtime and maximize equipment uptime
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and schedule GSE technicians and mechanics. Delegate workloads and ensure adherence to performance metrics
• Budget & Inventory Management: Oversee P&L for assigned units, manage spare parts/hardware inventory, and process vendor invoices
• Detailed record keeping of all vehicles and equipment
• Organization and tracking of expenses
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Coordinate with airline personnel and station operations to anticipate equipment needs and prevent operational delays
• Administers a testing and inspection program to determine quality, suitability, and compliance with specifications for equipment, vehicles, parts accessories, and materials
• Directs a quantity and quality control program to maintain satisfactory levels of work performance
• Plans, organizes, and directs the work of the duties to meet objectives with the most efficient use of personnel, facilities and equipment
• Ensure the safe and secure operations, in accordance with the highest possible standards of health, safety, security and all government statutory requirements
• Directing and motivating employees to achieve agreed targets
• Perform as a mentor to other employees
• Safety and security are the responsibility of each employee
• Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency, preferably supplemented with college-level courses in mechanical engineering, business administration, transportation management, and business management
• Five years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair in an industrial vehicle operation, including two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity
• Previous experience in aviation and/or ground support equipment strongly preferred
• Must be able to maximize fleet utilization and ensure maximum shop
• Extensive management and/or support service experience, preferably in a ground equipment environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills balanced with a high level of confidence to influence and present at all levels
• Flexible, determined to succeed and self-motivated
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen
• Must pass color blindness test
• Must have current valid driver’s license
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Advancement Opportunities
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Training
• Uniform Provided

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, Experience with the Fuel Farm SCADA System and PLC, and computer knowledge.

Under the daily supervision of the Maintenance Manager with assistance as needed from the Station Manager. Performs periodic maintenance and inspections on filters, pumps, valves, tanks, pressure controls, metering and gauging equipment, company vehicles. Troubleshoot and repair above mentioned equipment as well as pipeline issues, electrical equipment, motors, switch gear, and lighting. Ensures that all work assigned is performed in a timely fashion with quality workmanship. Ensure through definitive methods that product meets or exceeds quality standards set forth; ensure all work is completed in a timely manner, contributing to an efficient operation, while projecting a professional image for the organization.

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.

The individual must also be able to open and close large valve on 16″ product delivery pipelines quickly. Opening and closing these valves involves twisting and pulling motion and sometimes considerable physical exertion.

Other tasks include digging. 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.