Job description

The Army Aviation GSE - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs ground support equipment.

Three (3) years of aviation GSE experience in the last six (6) years. Actual and recent aviation-related experience in the repair, modification, maintenance, and overhaul of related equipment being serviced and their associated components (APUs, etc).

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, diagnoses, 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.

Disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components.

Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories, stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications, stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with 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.

Maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records.

Provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.

Practices good housekeeping, tool control, foreign object damage prevention, and safety at all times.

Performs other qualified duties as requested.

Minimum requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired.
• Three (3) years of aviation GSE experience in the last six (6) years. Actual and recent aviation-related experience in the repair, modification, maintenance, and overhaul of related equipment being serviced and their associated components (APUs, etc).
• Valid U.S. passport required, and able to travel internationally with minimum 6 blank pages and two (2) plus years' validity on passport expiration date at the time of hiring.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility Public Trust NAC-I. Note: U.S. citizenship is required for facility Public Trust NAC-I at this work location.
• Able to pass CENTCOM medical requirements for deployment (attend CRC).
• Must be able to obtain a Kuwait visa.

Knowledge & skills

• Knowledge of inspection, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of ground support equipment.
• Knowledge of military publications (including electronic manuals), drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams, and schematics is mandatory.
• Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work assignments.
• Individual must be able to prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects and is required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
• The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.
• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.
• Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.
• Will be required to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to pass a respirator physical and fit test qualification.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds.
• May work in maintenance shop or outside.
• Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles.
• May be expected to work in austere environments and all-weather conditions.

Compensation details

Not applicable.

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Additional information

Original posting: 06/10/2026 - Until filled.

The company anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

The company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.