Ground Support Equipment Worker

Albers Aerospace is a professional services company currently working for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and commercial clients; competing as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under several NAICS codes. Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

• Job Title:  Ground Support Equipment Worker   

Department:   Albers Defense

• Reports to:  Program Manager

Location:  Philippines

• Full/Part Time:  Full Time                                        
• Remote work authorized:  No

FLSA Classification:  NonExempt

Travel Req:  Frequent

Pay Range:  $32 per hour

Security Clearance Req:  Secret

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Job Summary:

Albers Aerospace is looking for a qualified Ground Support Equipment Worker in our Manila, Philippines location. The Ground Support Equipment Worker makes repairs to Ground Support Equipment (GSE) following orders of a higher-grade Mechanic. Reports to Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:

• Troubleshooting malfunctions of GSE using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools, prepares GSE for storage and transportation, uses automated maintenance data systems to maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions, maintains external fuel and grounding systems.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE, inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation, services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air, disassembles and assembles malfunctioning GSE accessories and components.
• Removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories, stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications, stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations, operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles.
• Maintains vehicle records, maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records, provides dispatch service for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations, and practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention and safety at all times.
• Position will be a flex of a 120 days on / 120 days off rotation.
• Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

·       None.

Note:  The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have 2 years recent experience working on aircraft ground support equipment and/or appropriate training in functions such as Inspection maintenance, repair and modification of powered ground support equipment used in support of electronic systems or sub-systems.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass any medical examination requirements related to performing daily assigned tasks.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Position requires the ability to pass and maintain a Security/SCI Security Clearance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Government Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be able to meet and maintain all base access security requirements.
• Pre-employment drug screening is required.
• May be required to pass a U.S. Government background security check.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
•  Must be able to travel on CONUS/OCONUS deployments.
• Employee must meet all OCONUS deployment criteria, to include pre-deployment medical screening, as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid flight-line Government Driver’s License.
• For OCONUS deployments, must have valid U.S. Passport with a minimum of two years remaining with at least two facing pairs (four total) of blank Visa pages.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance repairs on a variety of equipment.
• ​Knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement.
• ​Time management and prioritization skills.
• ​Ability to stand for a prolong period of time performing repetitive tasks.
• Advanced knowledge of complex Crane systems.
• Knowledge of Rigging/Lifting equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment and troubleshooting i.e., 220/440V.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• CONUS travel may be required from time to time.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, grasp or hold items and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, or may include unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues.  Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.

Reasonable Accommodations

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Albers Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate.  All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.