GSE Technician

We are seeking skilled GSE Technicians to join our team. The primary role involves performing preventative maintenance on a wide range of ground support equipment, including tugs, pushbacks, and belts. The position requires a basic set of hand tools and entails up to 90 preventative maintenance tasks such as oil changes and brake jobs. The fleet is aging, and there will be an increasing focus on handling equipment breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on up to 600 pieces of ground support equipment.
• Execute basic maintenance assignments involving automotive, electrical, and other related trade skill sets.
• Take direction and seek guidance from senior-level mechanics, accepting training and mentoring.
• Read and interpret repair manuals, basic electrical and hydraulic schematics, and supervisor/manager instructions.

• 2+ years of experience as a mechanic (diesel, auto, hydraulics).
• Experience in diagnostics, troubleshooting, engine maintenance, and brake changes.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Clean driving record.
• Must provide own basic set of hand tools.

• Experience with heavy equipment, farm equipment, and diesel engines.
• Hydraulic experience.
• Engine diagnostics and maintenance skills.
• Ability to perform tire technician duties.
• Flexible schedule and shift availability.

Join a dedicated team at Dulles airport, working on essential ground support equipment. Enjoy hands-on training and mentoring from senior mechanics, ensuring youre well-prepared for your role. We provide uniforms, an annual allowance for work boots, and cover the cost of prescription work glasses.

Work Environment

Work in a typical shop environment located in the cargo area of the airport. A SIDA badge is required, and technicians will be driving on the tarmac. Be prepared for 8-10 hours of work per week, with more hours common in the fall and winter. Tools are required, and a list will be provided. Must be open to working holidays, although typically only a few volunteers are needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dulles, Virginia.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.