Ground Support Equipment Specialist

McGee Air Services is looking for Ground Support Equipment Specialist to join our Seattle-Tacoma (SeaTac) team! Are you hard working, dedicated and looking to make an impact on our organization devoted to becoming an Employer of Choice.

Role : Ground Support Equipment Specialist

Company Mission :

Our Culture and Values Safety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, Pride

McGee is reinventing airport and aviation services throughout North America. Our teams of motivated, high-performing individuals are bringing a scrappy, new, go-getter agility to ground handling and other services.

We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.

Role Summary :

The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Specialist is responsible for completing GSE inspections, ensuring equipment is appropriately maintained and ensuring third parties repair equipment in a timely and effective manner.

In addition, this role will provide coaching and guidance for safe and effective use of GSE, provide recommendations and update training materials and provide support and guidance with GSE standardization within the environment.

This role interfaces frequently with multiple team members, internal and external customers as well as various departments within the organization.

Are you a McGee Athlete?

• Ensure end to end process management of the Ground Service Equipment (GSE) process for McGee Air Services
• Ensure GSE allocations remain at required levels and escalate any equipment deficiencies to station leadership
• Ensure GSE is properly staged at gates and at remote locations to ensure safe on-time operation
• Inspect for and clean Foreign Object Debris (FOD) out of the GSE to ensure it is safe to operate
• Ensure quality and accuracy of Ground Service Equipment (GSE) daily reports and equipment allocations
• Ensure audits are done with accuracy and in alignment with McGee standards and operating guidelines.
• Complete investigations of irregularities in equipment performance, identify equipment use or service failure trends and submit recommendations for equipment standards and process improvement
• Ensure that all identified equipment issues are properly entered into the system and scheduled for repair
• Develop relationship with GSE providers and GSE program management staff within assigned locations.
• Monitor 3rd party GSE vendor performance to ensure equipment in repaired within SLA's and returned to operation in proper working condition
• Evaluate, identify, and communicate safety issues with GSE and the operating environment. Escalating as appropriate to ensure a best-in-class GSE environment.
• Educate teammates on appropriate use of equipment to ensure safety, reliability and proper use
• Manage equipment return to use process to ensure that when equipment returns from repair it is in the appropriate working condition
• Other duties as assigned

Must haves to join our team :

• General understanding of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and inspection guidelines to assess fitness for operation
• Two (1) years of airline experience with proven skills in station operations, including one of the following areas : cargo handling and ground operations
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required
• Professional work ethic and demonstrated ability to work with all work groups
• Proven ability to work with customers, teammates and third party GSE vendors
• Ability to work autonomously with a genuine desire to help others
• Able to successfully communicate with internal and external departments
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary Port, Customs and DMV driving clearances for applicable credentials
• Flexibility to work varied shifts to include overnights, weekends, and holidays
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation :

The Salary Range for this role is $22.46 - $31.13 per hour

McGee's Hiring Target is $22.24 - $26.69 per hour

Time :

Individuals should be prepared and motivated to contribute effectively to McGee's 24-hour operational environment.

Location :

Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) International Airport

Benefits (if applicable) :

• Insurance Package
• Paid days off - holidays / personal / vacation / sick
• 401K
• Advancement Opportunities
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Recognition programs and incentives

Perks :

• Travel Privileges
• Discounts including hotels, cruises, rental cars, concerts, and ect.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

McGee Air Services is an entrepreneurial venture with a mindset of delivering incredible service. We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.

McGee Air Services does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants are also protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

McGee Air Services- An Alaska Airlines Company

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