Technician - Ground Support Equipment

Technician - Ground Support Equipment

Role Summary: To ensure the optimal performance, safety and availability of all Ground Support Equipment (GSE) routine maintenance, inspections, and servicing. The Technician - Ground Support Equipment is responsible for executing day-to-day maintenance tasks, preparing equipment - specific maintenance schedules, and coordinating closely with the Ground Operations team to support seamless ground operations.

• Perform daily maintenance checks and serviceability assessments of all ground support equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules based on manufacture guideline and operational requirements.
• Carry out timely repairs and corrective maintenance to ensure minimal downtime.
• Monitor the operational status and performance of the GSE fleet and take prompt action on any deficiencies.
• Coordinate with Ground Operations Superintendent (Ramp) and the Ground Operations Manager to report equipment status, requirements, and updates.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections and parts usage.
• Ensure compliance with safety standard and operational procedures during all maintenance work.
• Manage the maintenance of the entire GSE fleet across both CIAR and JIA Airports.
• Serve as the main technical contact for all ground support equipment, ensuring availability and readiness in support of daily operations.
• Ensure that the execution of all assigned job tasks are performed in a manner which safeguards organizational information assets and maintain compliance with the AASL standard and procedures.
• Attend to any other relevant responsibilities assigned by supervisory officers.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Should possess NAB/NAITA or a Trade Certificate issued by a Technical college having followed successfully a full time course of not less than 02 years' duration in the Automobile Mechanic/Automobile Electrician.
• OR Should possess NVQ Level 4 qualification in the field of Automobile Mechanic/Automobile Electrician.
• AND Should possess 04 years overall experience in the Ground Support Equipment Maintenance (including training period).
• AND Should possess a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License.
• Age should be below 45 years at the closing date of applications.
• Good written and spoken communication skill in English and Sinhala are required. Conversant in Tamil Language will be an added advantage.

How to Apply: If you are interested and possess the relevant qualifications and experience, please send in your resume prepared according to the specimen application given in our Website (www.airport.lk) with copies of the relevant certificates to be reached to the address: Chairman, Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake on or before October 01, 2026 by Registered Post or Courier Service. Please indicate the post applied for on the Top Left Hand Corner of the Envelope.