Northeast Air (NEA), located at Portland International Jetport, is a world class, full-service FBO (Fixed Based Operator), with 50 years of experience handling aircraft maintenance and services – fueling, deicing, ground handling, full concierge, and more. We take pride in understanding the needs of today’s private and corporate clientele and strive to provide better travel experiences through our love of aviation.
We are a diverse company of dedicated and highly skilled employees, providing a safe, secure, and enjoyable working environment. Our employees are guided by NEA Core Values: Consistency, Resourceful, Positive Outlook, Personable, and Dedicated.
Position Overview
The GSE Technician will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs on all airport ground support equipment, vehicles, and other related equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Rebuild, repair, and provide preventive maintenance on airport ground support equipment, vehicles, and other related equipment
- Ensure Northeast Air's Fuel Farm remains operational and in compliance with all local, state, and federal compliance regulations
- Ensure daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspections are completed and documented as required
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned to help NEA attain corporate goals
Skills / Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/Equivalent
- Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and physical
- Reside in Maine and be in commute distance to the Portland area
- Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written in the English Language
- Hold a valid driver's license
- Knowledge of industry compliance safety rules, regulations, procedures, and applicable laws
- Experience with hydraulics and electrical equipment
- Basic knowledge of gas and diesel engines
- Knowledge of frame, chassis, and suspension systems
- Basic electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to read and understand schematics.
- 2 years of experience with aviation ground support equipment preferred
- Ability to understand ground support equipment manuals
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, move items of 75lbs or more on a regular basis
- Ability to lift weights of 40 to 50lbs on raised surfaces
- Ability to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods
- Ability to work in cramped or high places
- May be exposed to wide variety of weather conditions, jet machinery noises, fumes, dirt, and dust for extended periods of time
- Employees will be required to provide all basic hand/ power tools to perform their daily tasks
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- 401k
No phone calls please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you reside in Maine and can commute to Portland?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
- proficient English? (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
