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About the Role

This role supervises the Porter’s ground support equipment team, ensuring the timely and proper performance of maintenance on GSE equipment and light support vehicles.

Responsibilities

Support an Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE) shop and technicians.
Ensure 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 of GSE accessories and components.
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.
Acquire Daily Equipment Checks and follow up with users regarding equipment issues.
Follow and assign completion of GSE Preventive Maintenance Programs, including out bases.
Aid in the tracking of parts and equipment.
Gain approval, order, and supply GSE parts and supplies.
Perform emergency repairs.
Provide technical support for out-base repairs.
Perform monthly checks of out-base equipment if required.
Restock out-base inventory as assigned.
Provide direction and training to GSE technicians.
Assist in hiring new team members.
Perform disciplinary actions when required.
Monitor and revise schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
Resolve team member issues/conflicts.
Attend meetings and contribute resolutions to GSE Health and Safety issues.
Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS), including reporting hazards and incidents.
Understand, comply with, and promote the Company Safety Policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.
Able to obtain MOT security clearance.
Experience working with Diesel equipment and welding equipment would be an 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).

Skills

Mechanical maintenance
Electrical maintenance
Diesel equipment operation
Welding equipment operation
Safety standards and precautions
MS-Office Excel
MS-Office Word
CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software)

Location

Toronto (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - YTZ)

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

Minimum 4 years’ experience in GSE maintenance, or equipment maintenance
Minimum of one year of supervisory experience

Education Level

Certified mechanic – minimum Automotive Service Technician 310-S or 310-T
High school diploma

About the Company

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm.
Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.
Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®.
Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.