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Supervisor, Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Porter Airlines Inc.
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2 Eireann Quay, Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Full-time
2 Eireann Quay, Toronto, ON

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Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Facilities and Ground Support Equipment Maintenance, this individual is responsible for the supervision of the Porter’s ground support equipment team.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Support an Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE) shop and technicians.
  • Ensure the timely and proper performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE equipment and light support vehicles.
  • Inspect, test, and operate GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical circuitry malfunctions.
  • Interpret drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical data.
  • Identify appropriate replacement parts and technical documents.
  • Ensure correct removal, disassembly, repairs, cleaning, treatment for corrosion, assembly, and re-installation GSE accessories and components by the GSE team.
  • Ensure correct servicing of equipment with fuel, oil, coolant, water, hydraulic fluid and air as required.
  • Operate, clean, inspect, and service GSE equipment, vehicles, inventory and supplies.
  • Position equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
  • Adhere to safety procedures, and follow technical orders as applicable.
  • Acquire Daily Equipment Checks from equipment using department, and follow up with users regarding equipment issues
  • Follow and assign completion of GSE Preventive Maintenance Programs including out bases as assigned
  • Aid in the tracking of parts and equipment
  • Gain approval, order and supply GSE parts and supplies for all equipment and GSE team.
  • Emergency repairs
  • Technical Support For Out Bases For Repairs
  • Monthly Checks Of Out Bases Equipment if required
  • Restock Out Bases Inventory as assigned
  • Provide direction and training to our GSE technicians
  • Assist in the hiring or new team members
  • Disciplinary action when required
  • Monitoring and revising schedule ensuring adequate coverage
  • Resolving team member issues/conflicts
  • Attend meetings and contribute resolutions to GSE Health and Safety issues in all Porter departments.
  • Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
  • And other duties as assigned
Behavioural Competencies:
  • Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
  • Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
  • Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
  • Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
  • Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
  • Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
Qualifications:
  • Must be a certified mechanic – minimum Automotive Service Technician 310-S or 310-T
  • Requires a minimum 4 years’ experience in GSE maintenance, or equipment maintenance.
  • High school diploma with strong mechanical/electrical background.
  • Minimum of one year of supervisory experience required
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and able to obtain MOT security clearance.
  • Experience working with Diesel equipment and welding equipment would be and asset.
  • Knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance
  • Ability to quickly reallocate resources, or personally respond to duly approved emergency/urgent requirements
  • Knowledge and application of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and equipment.
  • Able to work different shifts as required
  • Excellent physical condition
  • Able to work in varied weather
  • Dependability (must have a clear attendance record and reliable on time reporting for work)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances
  • Demonstrated a positive attitude and good working habits
  • Able to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with other departments
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS-Office Excel & Word, as well as CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software)
Company Description:
Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.
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