Johnson Service Group is seeking an Aviation GSE for a contract assignment. This role is Salinas, CA .
Previous experience as a heavy equipment field mechanic, diesel mechanic, or farm equipment mechanic
Welding & fabrication experience (preferred)
Class A CDL (bonus qualification, not required)
What You’ll Do:
? Be responsible for servicing and maintaining all Flight Test Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
? Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly GSE maintenance schedules ensuring all equipment is functional, clean, and organized
? Support Archer’s scheduled vendor services such as fuel delivery and site services ensuring no gaps in coverage
? Ensures a clean, organized, and professional workplace up to 5S standards, FOD prevention, and tool control.
? Ensure that products, parts, supplies, and consumables for GSE are adequately stocked to meet Flight Testing operations
? Provide plans and status updates back to the Airfi eld Ground Operations Manager on assigned projects
? Provide input on the design and fabrication of GSE & fi xturing from a perspective of hands on repairability and maintainability
? Maintain charge, & ground handling equipment for the aircraft ensuring they are ready for daily fl ight test operations.
? Follow Flight Test safety policies and procedures for ground operations as a part of Archers Safety Management System
? Maintain GSE maintenance records required by FAA regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and company policy
? Work from a variety of technical materials such as blueprints, schematics, handbooks, drawings, and work orders providing feedback as required
? Facilities repair/reporting and follow up on corrections
? Meet scheduled timelines and, in some cases, aggressive deadlines to meet project milestones
? Assume any duties as delegated by the Airfi eld Ground Operations Manager
What You Need:
? 5+ years of experience with Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & heavy equipment
? Previous experience in the aerospace industry
? Driving of aircraft tugs, carts, and lifts within an airport environment
? Advanced troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and electrical systems
? Experience working with high voltage systems
? Knowledge of wiring techniques and best practices (crimping, routing, securing, etc.)
? A collaborative attitude, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail with the ability to communicate and build cross-functional relationships
? Work with all levels of personnel and effectively interact with technicians and engineers
? Excellent planning and organization skills, including the ability to adapt and overcome issues
? Experience operating and maintaining specifi c machines
? Battery systems
? Service trucks and trailers
? Forklifts
? Golf carts
? Large and small generators
? The ability to push/pull lift up to 75lbs at times
? Ability to drive continuous improvement activities to exceed expectations and help promote a professional shop and organized environment
? Working Hours: Ability to work a fl exible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays and in indoor and outdoor environments
? Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time
Bonus Qualifi cations:
#D720
