GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Level IV- Lead GSE Technician/Technical Specialist

Oversee all GSE (Ground Support Equipment) maintenance operations, including de-ice trucks, provide expert troubleshooting, and lead the fleet maintenance program. Ensure equipment reliability, mentor technicians at all levels, and drive improvements in fleet performance.

Growth Opportunities:

Influence fleet strategy and process improvements.

Train and develop future GSE Technicians.

Opportunity to transition into broader operational leadership roles.

Responsibilities

Supervise all GSE maintenance (diesel, gasoline, de-ice trucks, and specialty vehicles).

Lead complex repairs, engine overhauls, and system troubleshooting.

Manage parts inventory, sourcing, and procurement.

Provide expert technical guidance to the team.

Ensure compliance with maintenance schedules and operational procedures.

Analyze maintenance data to improve preventive programs and fleet reliability.

Mentor and develop technicians at all levels.

Respond to emergency repairs and implement reliability initiatives.

Qualifications

5+ years of mechanical, automotive, or GSE/fleet maintenance experience OR strong combination of mechanical aptitude and leadership.

Proven leadership, mentoring, or project management experience.

Expert skills in engines, hydraulics, electrical, and automotive systems.

Experience managing diverse aviation fleets.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Must successfully complete a pre-employment non-DOT drug test and FAA background check.

Valid driver's license required.

Job ID

2026-22301 Work Type

On-Site Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is not just another aviation contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Pegasus, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Pegasus provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Pegasus delivers efficient, flexible, and safe aviation services as it supports domestic and international passenger and freighter airlines.

As a Pegasus employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Supervise all GSE maintenance (diesel, gasoline, de-ice trucks, and specialty vehicles).

Lead complex repairs, engine overhauls, and system troubleshooting.

Manage parts inventory, sourcing, and procurement.

Provide expert technical guidance to the team.

Ensure compliance with maintenance schedules and operational procedures.

Analyze maintenance data to improve preventive programs and fleet reliability.

Mentor and develop technicians at all levels.

Respond to emergency repairs and implement reliability initiatives.

5+ years of mechanical, automotive, or GSE/fleet maintenance experience OR strong combination of mechanical aptitude and leadership.

Proven leadership, mentoring, or project management experience.

Expert skills in engines, hydraulics, electrical, and automotive systems.

Experience managing diverse aviation fleets.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Must successfully complete a pre-employment non-DOT drug test and FAA background check.

Valid driver's license required.