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
- Valuable 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.

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