Aerospace Ground Equipment (A.G.E.) Technician

The A.G.E. Technician is an integral part of our Maintenance team. As a mechanic and/or electrician, he/she is responsible primarily for maintaining the equipment used on the ground to keep planes in tip-top shape, including generator sets, air conditioners, hydraulic test stands, air compressors, heaters, and other support equipment. Their experience, practical knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills will ensure that the aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) is maintained and dispatch ready status at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Charged with maintaining the ground support equipment used to keep TAC’s F-16 planes in tip-top shape, including generator sets, air conditioners, hydraulic test stands, air compressors, heaters and other related equipment. 
• Will provide troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of the ground support equipment and may be asked to provide training regarding safe operation and use to other technicians. 
• Ensure the work accomplished on any equipment or component is in compliance with: 
  • • Applicable standards. 
    • Company Policies and Procedures. 
    • Regulated safety standards. 
• As required, ensure that all replacement parts are inspected and adequate for use prior to installation. 
• Carry out maintenance, repair, modification and/or inspection of the company GSE as detailed in the company maintenance operations manual, if applicable. 
• Complete and certify work reports for all work accomplished on the GSE. 
• Follow or use safe work practices. 
• Carry out Independent Checks of equipment when authorized. 
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service. 
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices. 
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

• Proven track record of success working on complex assignments or projects requiring considerable judgment, initiative and technical/specialized knowledge. 
• Able to work well in a team and within a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong problem-solving abilities. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers. 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

• Successful completion of the USAF AGE Course, a plus 
• Certified Aerospace Technician, a plus 

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Associate degree strongly preferred, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent a plus. 
• A minimum of 2-3 years direct GSE mechanic experience. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, walk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position requires close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to regularly work in both office and outside weather environments. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and vibrations, and is frequently exposed to very hot or cold, wet or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level is occasionally very loud. These physical demands and work conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone. 

SPECIAL WORK CONDITIONS 

• Applicants selected may be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to be cleared for and to gain access to applicable classified information.