COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Pinnacle is seeking a Ground Support Equipment Technician to support our Services business area. Pinnacle, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, is a leading innovator, developer, and provider of defense and aerospace products and services. Pinnacle fosters a corporate culture with many opportunities for advancement and career progression. We are a dynamic, fast-paced organization that is experiencing exponential growth. Pinnacle has been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020!  Pinnacle offers competitive, traditional benefits, and we are excited about our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)!

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician performs duties on all GSE and AGSE supporting the CH-47 aircraft.
Duties/responsibilities:

• Responsible for functioning as aviation ground support equipment (AGSE) repairer and maintainer.
• Troubleshoots, inspects and performs unit level maintenance on AGSE to include but not limited to the Aviation Ground Power Unit (AGPU), Generic Aircraft Nitrogen Generator (GANG), aircraft towing systems, jacks, maintenance stands, Engine wash carts, etc.
• Performs all applicable maintenance tasks IAW applicable TM’s, etc.
• Applies corrosion preventative procedures. Cleans, preserves, and stores GSE/AGSE equipment.
• Uses and performs operator maintenance on ground support equipment, common and special tools.
• Maintains facilities for storage of returnable and hazardous materials.
• Requisitions and maintains shop and bench stock for repair of GSE/AGSE.
• Prepares requests for turn-in and repair parts for GSE/AGSE equipment.
• Uses common measuring tools necessary for performing the tasks described herein, precision measuring tools and alignment fixtures.
• Assists Customer in the requisition and maintenance of shop and bench stock items for repair of GSE/AGSE.
• Uses and performs operator maintenance on common and special tools, AGSE and PGSE.
• Ensures that GSE/AGSE activities and procedures among designated organizations are planned, coordinated, integrated, and synchronized to achieve established platform operational readiness (OR) rates IAW contractual requirements.
• Responsible for the compliance with established maintenance systems, processes, procedures and reports that provide immediate situational awareness of platform OR rates.
• Establishes daily GSE/AGSE maintenance operational goals, objectives and priorities for implementation in order to achieve stated OR rates.
• Oversees the daily GSE/AGSE maintenance management of individually assigned aircraft in support of the Maintenance Supervisor, in conjunction with Aviation Logistics for related platform parts and spares.
• Works within the maintenance quality control processes, procedures, and standards.
• Directs inquiries, investigations, and research analysis related to GSE/AGSE supporting maintenance activities to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Coordinates activities and requirements for GSE/AGSE operations support with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• In coordination with the PC and Maintenance Supervisor, supports the Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) processes and procedures.
• Enters data, reviews, and updates aircraft maintenance forms and records.
• Provides On-the-Job Training (OJT), coaching, and mentoring to RSLFAC personnel in all aspects of GSE/AGSE tasks as necessary.
• Ensures that all related maintenance operations are conducted in a safe manner.
• Other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Lead.
• Performs within the broad guidelines of duties and responsibilities within the parameters of his supervisor’s direction.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Three (3) years’ as a GSE/AGSE Technician
Successfully completed, and be qualified by the appropriate U.S. Government armed forces GSE/AGSE Technician course or civilian equivalent training
Proficient in the use of computer-hosted interactive technical manuals, aircraft maintenance forms or similar aviation maintenance management system, and other aircraft-related documentation
Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner
Possess a valid state or Government-issued driver’s license.
Successfully pass an overseas deployment physical upon hire.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES:
Rotary Wing GSE/AGSE experience

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Certifications, Etc.)

US Citizenship required.
In accordance with Executive Order 14042, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to include a booster (if applicable) required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pinnacle Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Pinnacle Solutions, Inc. Career page as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling (256) 327-4181 or by sending an email to careers@PinnacleSolutionsInc.com.