Ground Service Equipment Specialist

Company DescriptionMcGee is reinventing airport and aviation services throughout North America. Our teams of motivated, high-performing individuals are bringing a scrappy, new, go-getter agility to ground handling and other services. We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.Our ValuesSafety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, PrideSalary RangeThe salary for this position is $25 - $27 per hour.BenefitsFree stand-by travel privileges for you and eligible family members…explore the world on us!Exclusive travel discounts on hotels, car rentals, & cruisesComprehensive health benefits program, including medical, dental, & vision insurance401(k) with company matchLife insuranceQuarterly bonus planEducation assistanceHoliday payPaid time offJob DescriptionThe Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Specialist is responsible for completing GSE inspections, ensuring equipment is appropriately maintained, and ensuring third parties repair equipment in a timely and effective manner. In addition, this role will provide coaching and guidance for safe and effective use of GSE, provide recommendations and update training material,s and provide support and guidance with GSE standardization within the environment. This role interfaces frequently with multiple team members, internal and external customers, as well as various departments within the organization.Do you match this skillset?...Ensure end-to-end process management of the Ground Service Equipment (GSE) process for McGee Air ServicesEnsure GSE allocations remain at required levels and escalate any equipment deficiencies to station leadershipEnsure GSE is properly staged at gates and at remote locations to ensure safe on-time operationInspect for and clean Foreign Object Debris (FOD) out of the GSE to ensure it is safe to operateEnsure the quality and accuracy of Ground Service Equipment (GSE) daily reports and equipment allocationsEnsure audits are done with accuracy and in alignment with McGee standards and operating guidelines. Complete investigations of irregularities in equipment performance, identify equipment use or service failure trends, and submit recommendations for equipment standards and process improvementEnsure that all identified equipment issues are properly entered into the system and scheduled for repairDevelop relationships with GSE providers and GSE program management staff within assigned locations. Monitor 3rd party GSE vendor performance to ensure equipment is repaired within SLA's and returned to operation in proper working conditionEvaluate, identify, and communicate safety issues with GSE and the operating environment. Escalating as appropriate to ensure a best-in-class GSE environment. Educate teammates on the appropriate use of equipment to ensure safety, reliability, and proper useManage the equipment return to use process to ensure that when equipment returns from repair, it is in the appropriate working conditionOther duties as assignedQualificationsGeneral understanding of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and inspection guidelines to assess fitness for operationTwo (2) years of airline experience with proven skills in station operations, including one of the following areas: cargo handling and ground operationsStrong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are requiredProfessional work ethic and demonstrated ability to work with all work groupsProven ability to work with customers, teammates, and third-party GSE vendorsAbility to work autonomously with a genuine desire to help othersAble to successfully communicate with internal and external departmentsAbility to obtain and maintain necessary Port, Customs, and DMV driving clearances for applicable credentialsFlexibility to work varied shifts to include overnights, weekends, and holidaysHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be at least 18 years of ageMust be authorized to work in the U.S. Additional InformationAirport SIDA Badge RequirementsImportant notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the SIDA Badge Requirements document for a comprehensive overview.EEO StatementMcGee Air Services does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants are also protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions absent undue hardship and consistent with applicable law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled