Ground Support Technician I

The GSE Mechanic performs operational checks, services, and repair of ground support equipment. Possess a full knowledge of fuel system, hydraulic systems, electric systems, mechanical systems, gas and diesel internal combustion engines on ground support equipment. Must be familiar with aircraft and ground safety procedures. Applies technical knowledge and experience to solve problems and to troubleshoot and repair aircraft discrepancies.

Essential Responsibilities:
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 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. ~ 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. ~ Incumbent will disassemble and assemble malfunctioning GSE accessories and components, remove, disassemble repairs, clean, treat for corrosion, assemble, and reinstall GSE components and accessories, stencil and mark GSE IAW technical publications. ~ Stores, handles, labels, uses and disposes of hazardous materials and waste IAW all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations. ~ Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment; and operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. ~ Maintains vehicle records, and updates paper and electronic equipment records, provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations. ~ Responsible for good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Graduation from a standard four (4) year high school or equivalent (GED). Satisfactory completion of U.S. Armed Forces group support maintenance repair courses or equivalent. Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a ground support equipment mechanic. Must be able to perform tire and wheel build up, troubleshoot and repair ground support equipment, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and/or components. Must have experience in corrosion detection, treatment and prevention. Understanding of scheduling techniques and technical order requirements. Ability to accurately troubleshoot and repair complex aircraft engine/support equipment systems. Mental and visual ability to read and understand detailed technical publications and instructions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to deal courteously with the customer. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles sufficient to perform the job, duties, and tasks associated with the position; Knowledge of contractual requirements Extensive working knowledge in logistics and data information systems.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
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 regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance or smell. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 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. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and work with explosives. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to usually very loud. On occasion, individuals may also be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail, thus requiring the use of adequate ear protection. Must be able to work in a variety of settings such as offices, hangars, shops, and in all weather conditions outside in the environment.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

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