Assistant GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Manager Needed (ANC Airport Location)
akimaAnchorage, AK
Assistant GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Manager Needed (ANC Airport Location)
akimaAnchorage, AKSenior L5
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APPLY NOWAssistant GSE ManagerThe Assistant GSE Manager supports the GSE Manager in overseeing Pegasus's ground support equipment maintenance program. This role performs and assists with preventive and on-demand maintenance/repair on motorized and non-motorized, gas- and diesel-powered aviation GSE, and helps lead and supervise GSE staff in the GSE Manager's absence.
Responsibilities:
Assist the GSE Manager in managing daily GSE operations; act as lead in the GSE Manager's absence
Perform preventive and on-demand maintenance and repair on aviation GSE (motorized/non-motorized, gas/diesel)
Help prepare reports and updates for senior management meetings
Train and mentor GSE staff on maintenance procedures and ramp safety standards
Assist in developing and managing the GSE budget
Help schedule GSE staff and review timesheets
Coordinate with GSE vendors to support parts and service needs
Help maintain a safe, compliant work area
Support staff development and training initiatives
Flag equipment/technology improvement opportunities to the GSE Manager; support preventive/predictive maintenance program improvements
Foster a supportive, team-oriented environment across GSE and internal departments; support internal and external customers with quality service
Use equipment tracking/trending systems to proactively flag reliability issues
Other duties as assigned by the GSE Manager or Director of GSE
Qualifications:
Previous experience maintaining aviation ground support equipment (GSE) required; prior GSE experience at TSAIA preferred.
18+, valid driver's license, U.S. citizenship or proof of right to work; high school diploma or GED.
Minimum 3 years' experience maintaining aviation GSE or airport ramp equipment (belt loaders, tugs, GPUs, air start units, lavatory/water carts, deicers, etc.).
Working knowledge of FAA ramp safety standards and airline/ground handling GSE compliance requirements.
Willing to work airside/outdoors in all weather conditions; able to lift 60 lbs comfortably.
Good communication skills; fluent English (read/write/speak/understand).
Self-starter; able to work with moderate supervision in an AOA/ramp environment; able to work under pressure and tight time constraints.
Available nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
Background investigation (FBI fingerprints, criminal history, pre-employment drug test); must be eligible for airport-issued AOA/SIDA badge.
Language, Math & Reasoning
Read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and electrical/hydraulic schematics; write routine reports; speak effectively one-on-one and to groups.
Perform basic math across all units of measure. Apply common-sense judgment to written/oral/diagram instructions; handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
Moderate to heavy. Occasionally lift/move up to 50-100 lbs with assistance; frequently lift/move 70100 lbs; constantly lift/move up to 50 lbs. Regular use of hands; frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling; may require climbing, sitting, balancing. Full range of vision required. Works outdoors in all weather/temperature conditions.
Moderate noise, occasionally highhearing protection required and provided.
The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements and is subject to change.
This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these conditions.
"Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract."
Job ID: 2026-26060
Work Type: On-Site
Company Description:
Work Where it Matters
Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is not just another aviation contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Pegasus, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Pegasus provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Pegasus delivers efficient, flexible, and safe aviation services as it supports domestic and international passenger and freighter airlines.
As a Pegasus employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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