GSE Maintenance Manager (Boston Airport)

Description

This is a Career Opportunity role with growth potential! 

The FSM Group, LLC powers seamless aviation operations across North America and Canada. We proudly serve commercial, private, and military aviation customers, including airport operators, freight carriers, and other specialized aviation sectors, with precision, reliability, and sustainability. Our services include secure fuel storage and inventory management, 24/7 fueling operations, and maintenance and refurbishment of ground service equipment, adhering to the highest industry standards. 

Why Join Us? 

At FSM Group, innovation meets aviation energy. We offer competitive pay and benefits within a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees are valued and careers can grow. Our team works alongside industry experts on impactful aviation projects across North America, with a strong emphasis on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. 

We are committed to professional development and providing meaningful opportunities for growth and leadership. If you are passionate about safety, teamwork, and making a difference in the aviation and energy sectors, we invite you to explore a career with FSM Group. 

Position Summary 

FSM Group, LLC, an aviation fuel management company with operations across North America, has an immediate opening for a Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Maintenance Manager at our Boston airport location.

The Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing ground service equipment maintenance operations, including safety, operational performance, budgeting, workforce management, and service delivery. This role coordinates with airport stakeholders, customers, and internal teams to promote safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance operations. 

Essential Responsibilities 

• Oversee daily GSE maintenance operations, including personnel, equipment, scheduling, and administrative activities 
• Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of ground support equipment and related systems 
• Implement fleet management strategies, preventive maintenance programs, and operational process improvements 
• Monitor equipment acquisition, maintenance, repairs, inventory, and disposal activities to optimize operational efficiency and cost control 
• Manage operating budgets, monitor performance metrics, and prepare reports on operational results and variances 
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards 
• Coordinate staffing levels and resource allocation to meet operational requirements and service expectations 
• Promote a safe work environment by ensuring employees, contractors, and visitors follow established safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements 
• Coordinate with operations teams, customers, airport personnel, and vendors to maintain effective working relationships and achieve operational objectives 
• Provide leadership, training, coaching, performance feedback, and employee development for maintenance personnel 
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business and operational requirements 

Benefits 

• Amazing opportunities for promotions and career growth 
• Full array of benefits to meet you and your family’s needs 
• Extensive training 
• Pay on Demand program 
• Paid Time Off 
• …and much more! Learn more at fsmgroup.us 

Requirements

Minimum Requirements 

• Must be at least 18 years of age  
• Possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record in accordance with company standards  
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States  
• Ability to maintain reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as operational needs require  
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance  
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and applicable background checks, including federal fingerprinting, in accordance with regulatory requirements  
• Ability to access all areas of the airport necessary to perform job duties, including secured areas, in compliance with airport and federal regulations  
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security clearance; employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable background checks and clearance requirements as determined by the contracting agency 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience managing ground support equipment (GSE) maintenance operations  
• Experience working in airport, aviation, military, transportation, or industrial maintenance environments  
• Experience with budgeting, operational planning, and process improvement initiatives 

Skills and Abilities 

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams in a safety-focused or highly regulated environment  
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and operational best practices related to fueling operations 
• Proven ability to lead, guide, and develop team members in a safety-focused operational environment  
• Ability to apply organizational policies, procedures, and standards consistently while fostering a professional, respectful, and productive workplace  
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and motivate team members and communicate professionally with customers, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and airport authorities  
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills  
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance guidelines, and procedural manuals  
• Ability to effectively communicate in English as required to perform job duties and help safe operations in the airport environment, including during emergencies or situations requiring a shared language for safety  
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions 
• Proficiency with computer systems and common workplace software applications, including Microsoft Office applications, data entry and operational reporting systems   

Physical and Environmental Requirements 

This position requires sustained physical effort and consistent exposure to outdoor and potentially hazardous work environments. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Mobility and Access 

• Ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders with 50+ steps and work at heights of 50 feet or more, including high, precarious places 
• Ability to get in and out of vehicles of varying sizes and heights 
• Ability to drive and operate vehicles and equipment of various sizes, including automated lifts up to 26 feet 

Lifting and Carrying 

• Frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds overhead 
• Occasionally lift up to 70 pounds to waist level 
• Ability to shovel materials such as snow, sand, dirt, gravel, or rocks as needed 

Standing and Movement 

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, twist, climb, and balance for extended periods of time 
• Perform repetitive physical movements, including bending at the waist and knees, and sustaining awkward or physically demanding positions 
• Capable of climbing and standing on step ladders while performing overhead work, such as connecting fueling hoses 

Manual Dexterity 

• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grip, and operate tools, equipment, and controls 

Sensory Requirements 

• Hear and respond to verbal instructions, environmental sounds, and audible alarms 
• Maintain the following vision capabilities 
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) 
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) 
• Color vision (identify and distinguish between colors) 
• Peripheral vision (see up/down and side-to-side while focused on a central point) 
• Depth perception (assess distance and spatial relationships) 
• Ability to adjust focus (sharpen vision at various distances) 

Environmental and Working Conditions 

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind 
•  Tolerate frequent exposure to 
• Moderate to high noise levels (with use of appropriate hearing protection)  
• Fumes, airborne particles, and hazardous substances, materials, or waste  
• Work near or around 
• Moving mechanical parts 
• High-voltage equipment  
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems operating under high pressure 

Drug-Free Workplace Act 

FSM Group, LLC is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon compliance with company substance-abuse policies and may include pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, as permitted by law. 

EEOC/ADA, but also OFCCP, VEVRAA, and Section 503 expectations 

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work required for the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. 
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and applicable state and local laws, qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

FSM Group, LLC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you need an accommodation to apply for a position, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other employment benefits, please contact jobs@fsmgroup.us.  

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

                                       FSM Group . . . Where Safety and Diversity Matter