GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Technician Level III- Lead/Advanced Technician

Company Overview:

 

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.

Description:

Lead maintenance projects, mentor technicians, and manage complex troubleshooting for diesel, gasoline, hydraulic, electrical, and automotive systems across the GSE (Ground Support Equipment) fleet, including de-ice trucks. Oversee fleet maintenance schedules and support operational efficiency.

 

Growth Opportunities:

• Become a recognized technical authority
• Opportunity to prepare for Level IV – Lead GSE Technician / Technical Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Lead repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting for all GSE, including de-ice trucks.
• Perform complex engine, hydraulic, electrical, and automotive repairs.
• Oversee engine and component removal, replacement, and overhauls.
• Manage parts inventory and procurement.
• Mentor Levels I & II Technicians and support their skill development.
• Review maintenance work orders and recommend process improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with operations to reduce downtime.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of GSE, fleet, or automotive maintenance experience OR strong mechanical aptitude with leadership potential.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• 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: 2026-22300 Work Type: On-Site