Maintenance Technician

Alvest Equipment Services (AES) offers a complete range of excellent service for ground handling equipment in the airport environment. These services include equipment rental (short or long term), fleet management and equipment sharing, maintenance services, refurbishment and sale of used equipment. as well as tailor-made advice. AES is an Alvest company, Ground Support Equipment worldwide leader with TLD, SAS, Sage Parts and AES.

As part of our development, we are looking for a  Maintenance Technician  for our workshop at Otopeni Airport.

The Ground Support Equipment maintenance Technician will work on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for many different types of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) equipment, including but not limited to tow tractors, belt loaders, pushback tractors, air start units, cargo loaders, deicers, hydraulic lifts :

• Troubleshoot and diagnose  mechanical, hydraulic, HVAC, and/or electrical discrepancies on various Ground Support Equipment (GSE) systems and subsystems.
• Inspect components, such as mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, HVAC, and hydraulic systems.
• Disassemble components , inspect for quality factors, and reassemble to OEM specifications.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance . Meticulously document all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions  utilizing computer-based Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) .
• Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce downtime.
• Strictly adhere to common aviation practices of Tool Control, FOD Prevention, Safety, and Parts Accountability.
• Ensure proper safety while operating equipment on-site. Implementing and enforcing quality control and safety measures during repair and maintenance activities.
• Professional interaction and coordinating with i nternal departments and external customers.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties, including cleaning work area, toolboxes, and company vehicle(s).
• Actively participate in professional development and training opportunities related to GSE maintenance.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Minimum 1-4 years of service repair experience in hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills..
• Minimum 1-2 years performing repair and maintenance on Mobile Heavy Equipment and related components
• Strong electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair required.
• Familiarity with the use of repair manuals, wiring (electrical) diagrams, and schematics (electrical and hydraulic) necessary to troubleshoot and/or repair failed components.
• Additional skills such as automotive mechanical background or millwright experience preferred. GSE experience is a plu