GSE Mechanic

Job Details Position Title Mechanic Reports to GSE Supervisor Division GSE Grade Department Projects and EngineeringJob Purpose Mechanical Works of vehicles and airport ground handling equipmentFunctional AccountabilitiesArea of ContributionKey ActivitiesFinancial Process Prepares surfaces prior to beginning workCarries out scheduled maintenance or servicing of aircraft ground support equipment light and heavy-duty vehiclesEnsures highest standard of services while maintaining ground equipmentTests equipment and vehicles after servicing engine gearbox steering brakes mid instrument operationDoes the final inspection quality inspection on all the major repairs done in the workshop before releaseReceives job for unscheduled maintenance or repair work diagnoses faults related to the equipment or the vehicleIncludes disassembling engines removing components repairing overhauling minor and major assemblies in the workshopSimulates on-site fault diagnosis and repairs malfunctioning of equipment and vehiclesMaintains safekeeping of tool kit allocated to him and obtains replacement for worn out or damaged toolsEnsures that outstanding works are completed when out going from shiftRemains for any emergency calls that may take place due to any equipment failure during operationDiagnoses troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions on all motorized and non-motorized GSE equipment and as instructed by GSE In-charge in accordance with shop and service manuals and established proceduresCarry out road tests vehicles and operate equipmentCo-operate and co-ordinate with other mechanics in repairing of vehicles and equipment as requiredMaintains daily work record of completed works materials used and time spentLogs relevant entries to RegisterComplies with the standard for housekeeping personal safety and appearancePerforms related work as required and instructed by supervisorRegular contact with other user departments to service and repair vehicles and equipmentUpdate log appropriately as instructedFollow instructions of material withdrawal as instructed by storesUpdate daily service date on the equipment keep the data in the logbook and service scheduleOn call reporting while on emergencyCustomer and Reporting CommunicationWorking Relationships Internal GSE Reasons for InteractionCo-ordination Documenting the worksExternal NA Reasons for InteractionNACompletion of Higher Secondary education (12) followed by 2 years formal training or apprenticeship in the mechanical trade.English and Arabic skills are an added advantage.4 years minimum experience in GSE & automobile fieldAll staff has the following safety responsibilities and is accountable to their supervisor(s) and Head of Department: To comply with the relevant safety requirements and procedures outlined in the Aerodrome Operations Manual and Safety Management System and any other instructions or notices issued by Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. To comply with the safety requirements detailed within their training. To advise their Head of Department and the Airport Duty Officer team of any safety occurrence or system failure and to identify and report any situation of potential risk or concern affecting safety via one of the following means. Report directly to the Safety Department or an immediate supervisor. Submitting an Accident/ Incident Report. Support safety audits as and investigations as they occur.

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