Ground Support Equipment Operations Manager

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)

. Provide daily leadership and oversight of on-site maintenance technicians and mechanics .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide daily leadership and oversight of on-site maintenance technicians and mechanics
Ensure compliance with all company maintenance procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate and oversee scheduled, preventative, and unscheduled maintenance activities across GSE assets
Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, and pneumatic system issues
Inspect, repair, and overhaul components to meet OEM specifications
Ensure proper documentation and completion of all maintenance records and compliance reporting
Maintain strict adherence to all environmental, health, and safety regulations (including OSHA and EPA standards)
Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers
Mentor, train, and develop maintenance personnel to improve performance and retention
Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across maintenance processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience managing maintenance teams within aviation, ground support equipment, or heavy equipment environments (e.g., crane, oil & gas, mining, rail, maritime)
Strong leadership experience with the ability to manage, coach, and develop teams
Advanced troubleshooting expertise across electrical and hydraulic systems
Proven ability to manage preventative and corrective maintenance programs
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact with customers and stakeholders
Solid computer skills with experience completing internal systems documentation and customer reporting.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
401k program offered!
Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

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Hard Skills & Tools

troubleshootingdiagnosing mechanical systemsdiagnosing electrical systemsdiagnosing hydraulic systemsHVAC systemspneumatic systemspreventative maintenancecorrective maintenancerepairing componentsoverhauling components

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingteam developmentorganizational skillscommunication skillsmentoringperformance improvementstakeholder interactioncustomer interactionoperational efficiency