GSE Technician
Also posted as Ground Support Equipment Technician; Ground Equipment Mechanic; Airport Equipment Technician; GSE Mechanic
A gse technician maintains and repairs ground support equipment such as GPUs, tugs, loaders, deicers, belt loaders, and service vehicles. It's hands-on work in airport maintenance shops, ramp operations, airline facilities, and ground-handling fleets, where technical instructions, safety procedures, troubleshooting, and accurate documentation all matter.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Inspect GSE assets
Check ground power units, tugs, loaders, deicers, carts, and service vehicles for mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic issues.
Diagnose equipment faults
Use diagnostic tools, schematics, and operating symptoms to isolate diesel, electric, hydraulic, or control-system failures.
Repair mobile equipment
Service drivetrains, brakes, hydraulics, batteries, electrical systems, and attachments used in ramp operations.
Track fleet maintenance
Record inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, parts, and equipment status for fleet reliability.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Mobile Equipment Repair
Maintaining airport mobile equipment, including drivetrains, brakes, steering, hydraulics, and attachments.
Diesel / Electric Drivetrains
Troubleshooting engines, batteries, motors, chargers, and powertrain components used in GSE fleets.
Hydraulics
Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic pumps, cylinders, hoses, valves, and leaks on support equipment.
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