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 explicit 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

Positive written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in MS-Office Excel & Word, as well as CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software)

Location
Toronto (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport - YTZ) #LI-Onsite

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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📌 Supervisor, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) (Ontario)
🏢 Porter Airlines
📍 Ontario