Senior Ground Support Equipment Technician (Aviation) in Norfolk

Senior Ground Support Equipment Technician (Aviation)

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: ORF Airport

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Compensation: $34.00/hr – $35.50/hr

Sign-on Bonus: $2,500 sign-on bonus - Half paid at 6 months and half at 1 year

A day in the life

At 8:00 a.m., you review the work queue for tugs, belt loaders, deicers, and power units. You fuel, top off hydraulic reservoirs, and log each unit before diving into diagnostics. One hour you’re rebuilding a brake system; the next, you’re tracing an electrical fault with a multimeter and OEM manuals open on your tablet. After lunch, you’re pressure-testing a hydraulic circuit on a lift, replacing a worn bushing on an undercarriage, and closing the loop with parts tracking and service notes. By 5:00 p.m., you’ve returned critical GSE to service—safely, efficiently, and to spec.

What you’ll work on

• Perform advanced maintenance and repairs on motorized and non‑motorized airline and aircraft ground service equipment.
• Service units with fuel, water, oil, hydraulic fluid, and compressed air; log equipment numbers and note required work.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, replace, repair, overhaul, or modify: engines and transmissions; electrical systems; brakes and braking systems; hydraulic and pneumatic systems on mobile lift and conveyor systems; bumpers and bodywork; bag cart curtains and curtain rods; towing hitches and tow bars; undercarriages, wheels, and tires; bushings, shafts, end places/plates, springs, coils, armatures, push rods, valves, manifolds, tubing, hose, and wiring.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues using OEM guidance, test equipment, and industry standards; operate and test ground equipment to verify performance.
• Remove, test, repair, or replace components such as carburetors, governors, air and oil cleaners, ignition points, and auditory sensors.
• Check and adjust tolerances on valves, bearings, cams, clutches, and drive shafts.
• Complete service documentation and parts tracking; uphold safety procedures and PrimeFlight’s service standards; other duties as assigned.

Why PrimeFlight

• 401(k) with company match; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off; and more (benefits may vary based on eligibility).
• Focused on being a leading provider of commercial services to the aviation industry.
• Positive, respectful, team‑oriented environment.
• 200+ locations worldwide for real career progression.

What you bring

• 6+ years of verified hands‑on experience; reliable attendance; your own tools and toolbox.
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable record.
• Clear, professional communication in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Comfort with tablets, computers, and mobile devices to access and interpret technical information.
• Team collaboration with colleagues and clients in person and via electronic channels.
• Eligibility to acquire required credentials/clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal—as applicable).
• Flexibility to support a 24/7 airline environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical and working conditions

• Lift up to 70 lbs; prolonged standing and walking indoors/outdoors.
• Reach, grasp, push, and pull; crawl and crouch in tight spaces; bend, stretch, squat, and kneel.
• Climb and work at heights; exposure to moderate to high noise, biohazards, chemicals, and outdoor elements.
• Hear and respond to voices and audible alarms; perform repetitive motions of arms, wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Vision needs include close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation note

The pay rate listed is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

Desired proficiencies

• Leadership / People Management
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Diesel Engine Systems
• Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems

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Compliance and equal opportunity

Eligible to work in the United States

- Pass a background check and drug screen

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proudto be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.