Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

We support the commercial and corporate aviation industries through the repair and restoration of equipment used on airport property, known as Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance
• Conduct system diagnostics
• Replace electrical components
• Replace hydraulic filters
• Replace seals and gaskets
• Repair or replace engines
• Repair or replace compressors
• Repair or replace generators
• Repair or replace transmissions
• Repair or replace differentials
• Replace basic 3-phase AC motors and panels

• Proficiency in diesel mechanics
• Mechanical and electrical repair skills
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to use hand tools
• Troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills
• Experience with engines and heavy equipment

• 5 years of in-depth hydraulic and/or mechanical experience, excluding facility maintenance or HVAC
• Aviation experience is not required; on-the-job training specific to this industry is available to every employee

We maintain a Tier 1 standard of excellence in a very neat and tidy industry. Employees benefit from exceptional resource support, including tools, supplies, and equipment. We offer transparent exposure to business development and growth, an open-door policy, teaching and coaching, and a competitive pay rate based on skill. The work environment is clean and modern. Additionally, employees receive paid vacation time and medical benefits and a retirement plan after 90 days.

Work Environment

Standard business working hours are 8 hour days, 5 days per week. The facility is clean and modern, providing a comfortable and efficient workspace.

Job Type & Location

Work is performed 100 on-site in Lakeland, FL

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.