GSE Operator

Job Purpose:

Responsible for working individually or as part of a team to safely undertake all manual and technical ground handling activities, including providing, driving, and operating diverse technical equipment for which qualified and licensed. Providing ground services to all company and visiting business jet flights as per the request received from the appropriate allocator, team leader, or supervisor.

Responsibilities:

Ensure thorough inspection of all Ground Service equipment for serviceability, cleanliness, and safety; report concerns to the supervisor.

Adhere to all safety standards during tasks and equipment operation.

Multitask and undertake additional activities such as positioning chocks, cones, marshalling, handling dead-load, aircraft washing, monitoring, refueling, and operating all qualified and licensed equipment.

Ensure GS equipment is serviceable prior to positioning it on the aircraft.

Arrange required equipment at the staging area before aircraft arrival or departure.

Provide and operate GPU, ASU, ACU for aircraft ground operations as requested.

Provide and operate water and toilet servicing as per SOP and customer instructions.

Provide access steps for aircraft entry.

Operate aircraft cargo hold doors and manage cargo loading/offloading.

Perform flight deck-ground communication via headset as per SOP.

Perform pushback, towing, wing tip walking, and signaling as necessary.

Communicate equipment utilization times to the supervisor for accurate invoicing.

Position multipurpose high lift for aircraft cabin configuration changes.

Provide vertical fin access for flag installation or maintenance requiring high access.

Position spare aircraft seats from storage to aircraft.

Transport aircraft wheels.

Replace nitrogen and oxygen bottles from carts by requesting replacements.

Install aircraft jet engine covers before washing.

Provide access door opening/closing for stakeholders requiring aircraft access.

Schedule and perform aircraft movement during prolonged stays to ensure wheel durability and safety.

Perform cleaning of cockpit windshields and passenger windows.

Ensure proper handover/takeover of equipment and aircraft during shift changes.

Coordinate with FBO and support services like ADAC for additional ground support requirements.

Position aircraft wheel chocks and safety cones, and connect GS equipment.

Perform all aircraft services according to SOP, adhering to safety regulations.

Conduct daily safety checks on all ground support equipment before aircraft positioning.

Operate emergency evacuation systems and remove equipment in case of malfunction.

Conduct FOD checks daily and prior to aircraft arrival/departure; report findings immediately.

Handle and dispose of aircraft waste fluids such as fuel, oils, and hydraulic fluids.

Inspect safety equipment like fire extinguishers for expiry dates on the ramp.

Ensure safety of parked aircraft during sandstorms and bad weather by proper chocking.

Inspect and check calibration dates of all ground equipment.

Report dangerous goods immediately to the supervisor.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements as per company standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr