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GSE Mechanic (Panel Beater)

SriLankan Airlines
Katunayake, Sri LankaFull TimeMid-levelPosted Today
Assist in performing body repair and maintenance work on Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE), vehicles, and other equipment efficiently and effectively in a timely manner, either independently or as directed by the Supervisor/Engineer. Job Accountabilities:
  • Assist in installing and repairing side mirrors, windshield wipers, door winders, radiators, seats and relevant other vehicle body components in order to meet the factory condition.
  • Assist in carrying out repairs of damaged or faulty parts by straightening, welding, machining or hand-making new metal parts and repairing vehicle/equipment bodies back in order to meet the factory condition.
  • Use OXY, ARC, TIG and MIG welding, hand-fitting or machining process to replace or repair faulty parts.
  • Maintain good housekeeping standards & work in a safe manner to avoid damaging equipment, tools, components, engines, accessories etc.
  • Assist in carrying out disassembly/ repair/ assembly/ testing inspections of components in compliance with regularity standards and escalate them to the superior/Senior Technician / Technician where necessary.
  • Verify vehicle/GSE serviceability by conducting test drives; Vehicle positioning, adjusting controls and systems to release equipment/vehicles on time.

Requirements

  • 6 passes at GCE O/L with 4 Credits including a pass for English and full trade qualification which the duration should be more than 2 years (Panel Beater), and should possess a light/heavy vehicle driving license.
             OR
  • 6 passes at GCE O/L with 4 Credits including a pass for English and NVQ Level 4 certificate which the duration should be more than 2 years (Panel Beater), and should possess a light/heavy vehicle driving license.
The upper age limit should be 30 years as of 17 th August 2026, which is the closing date. Be a Sri Lankan Citizen. Employment will be offered on fixed term contract. Influencing will be a reflection of unsuitability. We are an equal opportunity organization. Please note that we will correspond with you within a month of closing the advertisement in the event your application is shortlisted for consideration.
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GSE Mechanic (Panel Beater) at SriLankan Airlines