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Assistant Manager, GSE Maintenance - Manage Mechanics & Ground Equipment Fleet (Newark, New Jersey, US) @ Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.

Newark, New Jersey, USOnsiteFull-time
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<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About WFS</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations in 27 countries on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Compensation </b></H2> </div><div><p>Salary: $85-95K</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The GSE Assistant Mechanic Manager assists the Maintenance Manager in the overall management and operations of the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) department by ensuring all maintenance, repair, and logistics functions run efficiently and safely. The GSE Maintenance Manager has direct reports and fosters a culture of teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence within the GSE department.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Serve as acting Maintenance Manager when required, ensuring continuity of operations.</span> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning, including labor, parts, tooling, and equipment needs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, finance, safety, and leadership) to align maintenance activities with business objectives</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support the General Manager in departmental operations, including workflow coordination, staff utilization, and planning. <br> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Oversee preventive, routine, and non-routine GSE repairs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Coordinate and monitor maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability and availability</li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Assist with inventory control, parts logistics, and vendor coordination.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Analyze maintenance data to improve processes and equipment efficiency.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Supervise and support GSE technicians through guidance, training, and performance feedback.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ensure administrative compliance with company procedures.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Subject Matter Expert</span> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Point of contact to assist mechanics and technicians when they are unable to troubleshoot issues.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide guidance to mechanics/technicians, able to perform the following to provide guidance, inspect work, and develop skillset of others.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Safety and Compliance</span> <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ensure compliance with company policies, safety programs, and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, FAA, local regulations).</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Minimum Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Two (2) years in a supervisory or management role.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Four (4) years’ experience in a mechanical or maintenance department.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Understanding of applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, FAA, local and company-specific requirements).</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Ability to coordinate maintenance schedules, prioritize work orders, and manage equipment availability.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Knowledge of parts management, inventory controls.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Skilled in coaching, providing feedback, supporting training needs, and addressing performance or conduct issues.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">High School Diploma</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Driver’s License</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Preferred Skills</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Familiarity with GSE Preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Familiarity with CMMS software (D7 preferred)</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Technical Certification Preferred</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Requirements/Working Conditions</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Standing 30%, Walking 30%, Sitting 20% Driving 20%:</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">How much weight are you required to manually lift and/or carry at one time (pounds):50 independently</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Is lifting/Carrying done regularly? Yes, 2 hours per day</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Work in various types of weather</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bend, stoop, crawl to access equipment</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Climb ladders</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Perks &amp; Benefits</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><em><strong>Want your pay in advance? </strong></em> Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><em><strong>Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? </strong></em> On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><em><strong>Need quality medical care? </strong></em> Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><em><strong>Want WFS Employee Extras? </strong></em>Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping &amp; More!</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><em><strong>Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? </strong></em>Wellness Programs offered to all employees!</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><em><strong>Want to invest in your future? </strong></em>401k program offered!</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><em><strong>Looking to grow and have a career with us? </strong></em> Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif">WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.</span></span></p></div></div></div>

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