Job Summary:

The GSE Mechanic is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all of the Airside and Landside equipment and vehicles. He/She will be involved in the daily maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification of a wide range of vehicles, including aircraft loading and servicing equipment.

Key accountabilities /responsibilities:

Repair and perform preventative maintenance on all company equipment as allocated by the GSE Supervisor as per established standards and procedures of Uganda Airlines.
Perform daily inspections on equipment and vehicles, provide feedback through serviceability checklists.
Provide Nitrogen service to the Aircraft when requested.
Follow and adhere to all Workshop Safety Guidelines and procedures.
Complete, verify, and file all vital documentation for assigned tasks.
Maintain an up-to-date personal tool list; both physical and documented.
Assist in the implementation of GSE policy and procedures.

Qualifications (knowledge, skills, experience):

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in plant maintenance at a busy workshop.
• Knowledge in methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in vehicles, equipment maintenance, and repair.
• Previous work experience with a GHA is an added advantage.
• General knowledge in Airside Safety, Airside Driving, and DGR.
• Training on modern petrol and diesel engines.

Competencies:

• Fluent in both oral and written English.
• Good knowledge of Excel and Word applications.
• Interpersonal, motivational, and excellent communication skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Organizational skills.