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Modern Aviation · 2 months ago

Mechanic, GSE Facility Technician (DSM)

Des Moines, IA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Modern Aviation is a private equity-backed company focused on the fixed-based operator sector. The GSE Mechanic/Facility Technician will inspect and repair ground support equipment, maintain preventative maintenance schedules, and ensure compliance with safety procedures while also performing facility maintenance tasks.

Air Transportation

Responsibilities

Comply with and ensure accountability for Company policies and procedures related to GSE standards, safety, and security procedures

Establish, implement, and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for site’s fleet of ground service equipment and fuel farm

Perform repairs on downed equipment

Maintain stock of necessary parts and fluids in accordance with the PMS and consistent with guidance from the Operations Manager and General Manager

Oversee QC program in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations

Perform facility maintenance as needed

Maintain parts and tools inventories

Ensure a culture that promotes first class customer service and safety through daily observations, shift briefings, routine audits, usage of Baldwin SMS, monthly service/safety meetings, training, and documented service/safety procedures

Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and business partners

Additional duties as directed by the Facility/GSE Manager, Operations Manager or General Manager from time to time

Daily cleaning of building to include restrooms, common areas, removal of garbage

Special projects to keep building and grounds in top condition

Assist management as requested

Facilities maintenance which may include; replacing of lightbulbs, cleaning floors, and other various cleaning and minor maintenance duties

Comply with and ensure accountability for Company policies and procedures related to GSE standards, safety, and security procedures

Establish, implement, and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for site’s fleet of ground service equipment and fuel farm

Perform repairs on downed equipment

Maintain stock of necessary parts and fluids in accordance with the PMS and consistent with guidance from the Operations Manager and General Manager

Oversee QC program in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations

Perform facility maintenance as needed

Maintain parts and tools inventories

Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and business partners

Additional duties as directed by the Operations Manager or General Manager from time to time

Qualification

Ground Support EquipmentDiesel Engine RepairHydraulic SystemsElectrical SystemsFacility MaintenancePreventative MaintenanceMicrosoft Office SuiteFBO/Aviation ExperienceForklift ExperienceCustomer Service

Required

Requires three (3) years of progressive experience including maintenance of FBO equipment and Facility maintenance

Ability to operate a multitude of aircraft ground support equipment (ie: Tug, tow bars, GPU, air start, floor machine, belt loader, LAV cart, forklift)

All general maintenance of the facility, to include, but not limited to, plumbing, HVAC, asphalt/tarmac/ concrete hangar doors and sidewalk maintenance

Must have a strong commitment to results

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

High school diploma or equivalent