Overview
Work Where it Matters
Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is not just another aviation contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Pegasus, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders , Pegasus provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , Pegasus delivers efficient, flexible, and safe aviation services as it supports domestic and international passenger and freighter airlines.
As a Pegasus employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Job Summary:
GSE Technician IV’s are responsible for overseeing all of the ground support equipment maintenance programs and assisting the company meet goals through the provision of services specific to Pegasus. The GSE Technician IV will also maintain, repair, perform maintenance (preventive and on-demand) on aircraft ground support equipment (motorized and non-motorized, gasoline and diesel fueled) if needed.
The GSE Technician IV position is a support services position whose work routine is established and follows a set of procedures. It generally functions under close supervisory direction or guidance of the GSE Manager.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Oversee and provide safe and efficient operations for GSE Repairs
Coordinates Tech 1,2 and 3 maintenance activities during their respective shifts
Proficient at Operating ground service equipment (GSE)
Trouble-shoot mechanical problems on GSE and coordinates repairs
Operate aircraft de-icing equipment and participate in deicing events
Repair electric/hydraulic systems and be able to read electrical/hydraulic schematics
Trouble-shoot mechanical problems on GSE and coordinates repairs
Coordinates and assists with Emergency repair calls while on duty
Duties include, but not limited to, troubleshooting, tune-up, repair and overhaul of power-plant, drive-train, electric and hydraulic systems
Helps improves the reliability of the equipment through improvements in preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Use systems that track/ trend equipment performance to identify and proactively address reliability issues. Ensure their team completes data entry requirements for work completed.
Responsible for maintaining safety and security of the GSE work areas at all times
Observe safe ground handling procedures and maintenance of ground handling equipment, including the performance of equipment checks
Miscellaneous duties as assigned by Supervisor and Manager
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification:
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess a valid driver’s license
Must be a U.S. citizen or show proof of right to work in the U.S.
High School graduate or GED
5 years experience in the industrial maintenance field
Must be willing to work in inclement weather
Good communication skills
Ability to lift 60 pounds comfortably
Able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English
Ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints
Must be a self-starter and willing to take the initiative
Able and willing to work without direct supervision
Required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules
Successfully complete a background investigation, including FBI fingerprints, criminal historyand pre-employment drug test
May be required to travel up to 25 of the time
Accept all other assigned duties by Manager
Language Skills :
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, electrical and hydraulic schematics.
Write routine reports and correspondence.
Speak effectively one-to-one and before groups of customers or employees of the organization
Math skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Abilities:
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form.
Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands: moderate.
The GSE Technician IV on occasion may lift or move with help up to 70-100
pounds, and/or more frequently lift or move 70 to 100 pounds, and constantly lift or move up to 50 pounds the GSE Tech IV is regularly required to use hands, talk, hear, bend, stoop, kneel, and is frequently required to stand, walk. The GSE Tech IV may be required to climb, sit, and balance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.
The GSE Technician IV is usually working outside and is exposed to all types of weather conditions with a seasonal range of temperatures which include rain, snow, wind, and extreme temperatures.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can vary dramatically depending on location and time of day. Occasionally high noise levels where hearing protection is required and provided.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Nonexempt or hourly
The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements as they are subject to change. The employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. All employees are expected to work varying hours of compensated overtime to accomplish various duties. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these conditions.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assistakima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Job: Maintenance & Repair
Travel: None
Organization: Pegasus Aviation Services
Clearance: Not Applicable
Work Type: On-Site
Remote: No
ReqID: 2024-11428
