GSE Supervisor

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Facilities and Ground Support Equipment Maintenance, this individual is responsible for the supervision of the Porter’s ground support equipment team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support an Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE) shop and technicians.
• Ensure the timely and proper performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE equipment and light support vehicles.
• Inspect, test, and operate GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical circuitry malfunctions.
• Interpret drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical data.
• Identify appropriate replacement parts and technical documents.
• Ensure correct removal, disassembly, repairs, cleaning, treatment for corrosion, assembly, and re-installation GSE accessories and components by the GSE team.
• Ensure correct servicing of equipment with fuel, oil, coolant, water, hydraulic fluid and air as required.
• Operate, clean, inspect, and service GSE equipment, vehicles, inventory and supplies.
• Position equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
• Adhere to safety procedures, and follow technical orders as applicable.
• Acquire Daily Equipment Checks from equipment using department, and follow up with users regarding equipment issues
• Follow and assign completion of GSE Preventive Maintenance Programs including out bases as assigned
• Aid in the tracking of parts and equipment
• Gain approval, order and supply GSE parts and supplies for all equipment and GSE team.
• Emergency repairs
• Technical Support For Out Bases For Repairs
• Monthly Checks Of Out Bases Equipment if required
• Restock Out Bases Inventory as assigned
• Provide direction and training to our GSE technicians
• Assist in the hiring or new team members
• Disciplinary action when required
• Monitoring and revising schedule ensuring adequate coverage
• Resolving team member issues/conflicts
• Attend meetings and contribute resolutions to GSE Health and Safety issues in all Porter departments.

• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy

• And other duties as assigned

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.

• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).

• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.

• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified mechanic – minimum Automotive Service Technician 310-S or 310-T
• Requires a minimum 4 years’ experience in GSE maintenance, or equipment maintenance.
• High school diploma with strong mechanical/electrical background.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience required
• Must have a valid driver’s license and able to obtain MOT security clearance.
• Experience working with Diesel equipment and welding equipment would be and asset.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Ability to quickly reallocate resources, or personally respond to duly approved emergency/urgent requirements
• Knowledge and application of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and equipment.
• Able to work different shifts as required
• Excellent physical condition
• Able to work in varied weather
• Dependability (must have a clear attendance record and reliable on time reporting for work)
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances
• Demonstrated a positive attitude and good working habits
• Able to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with other departments
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS-Office Excel & Word, as well as CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software)