GSE Technician – Ground Support Equipment Maintenance

About the role

The GSE Technician will ensure the reliability and safety of all ground support equipment and fleet vehicles used at Doha Airport. Working in a workshop environment, you will support the Workshop Supervisor and help maintain a cost‑effective fleet for end‑users.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on all types of GSE and fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair faults in hydraulics, pneumatics, brakes, air‑conditioning and other subsystems.
• Overhaul major components such as engines, transmissions, hydraulic pumps/motors and compressors when required.
• Monitor the work of GSE technicians and workshop assistants, providing guidance on complex repairs.
• Assist the Workshop Supervisor with inspections of completed maintenance actions.
• Use drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics and technical publications during repairs.
• Document all repair actions in automated maintenance data systems and report trends.
• Maintain good housekeeping, tool control and safety standards at all times.
• Develop lower‑skilled staff through on‑the‑job training and act as deputy workshop supervisor when needed.

Required profile

• High School qualification with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of experience.
• Valid driving licence (home country or local).
• Ability to obtain Workshop Safety Awareness, RSA (Ramp Safety Awareness) and Basic Airside Driving courses.
• Experience maintaining GSE and fleet vehicles in an active airport environment is preferred.

Required skills

• Hydraulic system maintenance
• Pneumatic system maintenance
• Brake system repair
• Air‑conditioning servicing
• Engine overhauling
• Transmission servicing
• Interpretation of technical drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Use of automated maintenance data systems