Trego-Dugan Aviation Inc · 3 days ago
Director, GSE Maintenance and Procurement
North Platte, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expTrego-Dugan Aviation Inc is a family-owned company built on safety, reliability, and teamwork. The Director of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) provides strategic leadership for all GSE operations, ensuring excellence in safety, reliability, and efficiency across the national network.
Air TransportationAnimationFleet ManagementTransportation
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and oversight of all GSE operations companywide, including maintenance, lifecycle management, and asset performance
Develop and implement corporate GSE standards, policies, and procedures that ensure compliance with TDA, customer, and regulatory requirements
Lead, mentor, and support regional and station GSE leadership teams to promote safety, accountability, and operational excellence
Oversee all GSE capital planning, budgeting, and forecasting efforts, ensuring cost control and long-term sustainability of assets
Analyze fleet performance data, maintenance schedules, and KPIs to identify trends, improve reliability, and reduce downtime
Partner with Safety, Operations, and Finance departments to ensure alignment of GSE priorities with overall business objectives
Manage and strengthen vendor relationships; oversee major procurement contracts, lease agreements, and service partnerships
Develop and oversee company-wide training programs to ensure GSE teams maintain strong technical expertise and adherence to safety standards
Monitor and manage GSE spare parts inventory across gateways, ensuring readiness for both routine and contingency operations
Conduct regular reviews and audits of GSE performance across all stations
Represent the GSE department at corporate meetings and provide executive-level reporting on performance, strategy, and budget
Travel up to 25% to company locations as required
Perform other duties as assigned by executive leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred in Aviation Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
8+ years of progressive management experience in Ground Support Equipment, aviation maintenance, or related technical operations
Demonstrated success in a corporate, regional, or national management capacity, overseeing multi-location GSE operations
In-depth technical knowledge of GSE systems, including diesel and gas engines, transmissions, electrical, and hydraulic systems
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans, manage budgets, and lead large, geographically dispersed teams
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems
Must possess a valid driver's license
Flexibility to work varying hours and respond to operational emergencies when needed
Company
Trego-Dugan Aviation Inc
Family. Matters. Trego-Dugan has been in the aviation service business for the past 50 years.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-05-07
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