Summary
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is hiring a GSE Mechanic to maintain and repair airport ground support equipment and light and heavy-duty vehicles. Duties include scheduled servicing, diagnosing faults, repairing components and assemblies, testing equipment, and inspecting major repairs before release. Applicants need higher secondary education followed by two years of formal mechanical training or apprenticeship, and at least four years of experience in GSE and the automobile field. English and Arabic skills are an added advantage.
The posting
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Job Details
Position Title
Mechanic
Reports to
GSE Supervisor
Division
GSE
Grade
Department
Projects and Engineering
Job Purpose
Mechanical Works of vehicles and airport ground handling equipment
Functional Accountabilities
Area of Contribution
Key Activities
Financial
Process
Prepares surfaces prior to beginning work.
Carries out scheduled maintenance or servicing of aircraft ground support equipment, light and heavy-duty vehicles,
Ensures highest standard of services while maintaining ground equipment.
Tests equipment and vehicles after servicing engine, gearbox, steering, brakes mid instrument operation
Does the final inspection /quality inspection on all the major repairs done in the workshop before release.
Receives job for unscheduled maintenance or repair work, diagnoses faults related to the equipment or the vehicle. Includes disassembling engines, removing components, repairing, overhauling minor and major assemblies in the workshop.
Simulates on-site fault diagnosis and repairs malfunctioning of equipment and vehicles.
Maintains safekeeping of tool kit allocated to him and obtains replacement for worn out or damaged tools.
Ensures that outstanding works are completed when out going from shift. Remains for any emergency calls that may take place due to any equipment failure during operation.
Diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions on all motorized and non-motorized GSE equipment and as instructed by GSE In-charge in accordance with shop and service manuals and established procedures
Carry out road tests vehicles and operate equipment.
Co-operate and co-ordinate with other mechanics in repairing of vehicles and equipment as required. Maintains daily work record of completed works, materials used, and time spent. Logs relevant entries to Register.
Complies with the standard for housekeeping, personal safety and appearance.
Performs related work as required and instructed by supervisor.
Regular contact with other user departments to service and repair vehicles and equipment.
Update log appropriately as instructed. Follow instructions of material withdrawal as instructed by stores.
Update daily service date on the equipment keep the data in the logbook and service schedule.
On call reporting while on emergency.
Customer and Reporting
Communication & Working Relationships
Internal
- GSE
Reasons for Interaction
- Co-ordination
- Documenting the works
External
- NA
Reasons for Interaction
- NA
Qualifications, Experience, & Skills
Qualifications
Educational Qualifications
Completion of Higher Secondary education (12) followed by 2 years formal training or apprenticeship in the mechanical trade.
English and Arabic skills are an added advantage.
Professional Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
Required Experience
4 years minimum experience in GSE & automobile field
Other Requirements- Safety accountability and responsibilities
All staff has the following safety responsibilities and is accountable to their supervisor(s) and Head of Department:
- To comply with the relevant safety requirements and procedures outlined in the Aerodrome Operations Manual and Safety Management System and any other instructions or notices issued by Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
- To comply with the safety requirements detailed within their training.
- To advise their Head of Department and the Airport Duty Officer team of any safety occurrence or system failure and to identify and report any situation of potential risk or concern affecting safety via one of the following means.
- Report directly to the Safety Department or an immediate supervisor.
- Submitting an Accident/ Incident Report.
- Support safety audits as and investigations as they occur.
Competencies
Level of Proficiency
Behavioural Competencies
Punctual
Medium
Situational awareness Continuous learning
Medium
Problem Solving
Medium
Teamwork
High
Technical Competencies
Equipment and Vehicle works
High