Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Technician - dnata Erbil Iraq

Job Brief:

The GSE Technician is responsible for carrying out scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance, repairs and servicing of Ground Support Equipment, Forklifts and help in the modernisation, on-site service and periodic maintenance of Passenger boarding bridges (PBBs) and airport buses.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review the maintenance assignments involving but not limited to preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance of PBBs, Low Floor Airport buses, maintenance of other Ground Support Equipment and Forklifts.


• Prioritize accordingly to ensure timely completion of maintenance and repair work, whilst considering any ad-hoc maintenance requests that may arise during the shift.


• Diagnose, Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain airport passenger boarding bridge and related controls equipment, components, and systems.


• Consults with manufacture on the installations and modifications of current electrical controls and systems.


• Provide emergency/unscheduled and scheduled maintenance repairs of equipment and facilities as per Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Specifications and assigned by GSE Supervisor.


• Participate, contribute, and recommend GSE Technical problem solutions.


• Own and demonstrate proper use of tools, diagnostic equipment, etc. required for equipment maintenance and repair.


• Responsible for the controlling of all GSE spare parts levels and monitor the movement of parts.


• Complete daily work log and work order paperwork for tasks accomplished during shift.


• Respond to maintenance calls when required and/or requested.


• Reads and interprets repair manuals, basic schematics, and supervisor/manager’s instructions to perform maintenance and service.


• Ensure that safety and security procedures are always complied with while conducting assigned responsibilities.


• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with other Technicians to accomplish assignments and achieve desired maintenance goals.


• Responsible for the health and safety duty of care at the workplace.


• Ensure to report any hazards, injuries, ill-health or near miss to your supervisor or employer.


• Cooperate with your employer when they require something to be done for health and safety at the workplace.


• Responsible for the health and safety duty of care at the workplace.


• Ensure to report any hazards, injuries, ill-health or near miss to your supervisor or employer.


• Cooperate with your employer when they require something to be done for health and safety at the workplace.

Practical & technical knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma holder in a related field


• 3-5 years of experience in Maintenance – Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical and Electronics.


• Excellent knowledge in Maintenance of Passenger Boarding Bridges, Low Floor Airport buses, Heavy Duty equipment, Ground Support Equipment and Forklifts.


• Ability to read and interpret schematics and troubleshooting charts.


• Knowledge of IT and spare parts stores is desirable.