Ground Support Equipment Supervisor – Aviation Maintenance

About the role

Emirates Engineering is seeking a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Supervisor to lead on‑site GSE support for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities. You will ensure that all equipment is ready, safe, and available to meet the demanding timelines of line, base and overhaul operations.

Key responsibilities

• Organise resources to deliver GSE support to Line Maintenance, Base Maintenance, Overhaul Workshops and third‑party airlines.
• Inspect major and specialised equipment before allocation to aircraft, guaranteeing serviceability.
• Manage equipment defects and perform troubleshooting during maintenance tasks.
• Prioritise rapid service delivery to align with aircraft schedules and service precedence.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to junior staff and supervise logistics support tasks.
• Lead the GSE team during outstation deployments, handling equipment preparation, support and repacking.
• Monitor quality of work, enforce safety procedures and ensure compliance with the Engineering Procedures Manual (EPM).
• Assess staff performance and initiate corrective actions.
• Participate in aircraft crash recovery operations.

Required profile

• Proven experience supervising GSE or similar equipment in an aviation maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance processes (line, base, overhaul).
• Ability to organise resources, manage teams and train personnel.
• Familiarity with safety, quality standards and EPM compliance.
• Capability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.

Required skills

• Ground Support Equipment (GSE) inspection
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Aircraft maintenance support
• Safety and quality compliance