Job Description

Number of Positions

2

Location

Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal

Employment Type

Full-time, shift-based (Airport Operations)

Job Purpose

To maintain, inspect, and service Air India's fleet of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) at Kathmandu Station, ensuring operational reliability, safety compliance, and audit readiness across all above-wing and below-wing ground handling assets.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct daily pre-operation inspections of all deployed GSE, including baggage trolleys, tractors, belt loaders (BFL), ground power units (GPU), pushback tractors, passenger coaches, and tow bars

Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and ensure flight-readiness

Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on GSE

Maintain individual vehicle logbooks, maintenance records, and servicing schedules for each unit • Ensure all documentation meets airline audit requirements and civil aviation safety standards

Coordinate spare parts requirements and liaise with vendors/workshops for major repairs

Support ramp operations teams to ensure GSE availability during peak flight schedules, including festival/peak season surges

Report equipment defects, near-misses, and safety concerns promptly to the Station/Ramp Manager

Ensure compliance with airside safety protocols (FOD control, ramp safety, PPE usage)

Qualifications

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or Automobile Engineering) from a recognized institution

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering preferred but not mandatory

Experience

Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience in vehicle/heavy equipment maintenance

Prior experience with airport GSE, automotive workshops, or industrial equipment maintenance preferred • Aviation/airside work experience an advantage

Key Skills

Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems

Working knowledge of preventive maintenance scheduling and logbook/record management

Ability to work rotational shifts, including early mornings, nights, and holidays

Physically fit for airside/ramp environment work

Basic computer literacy for maintenance record-keeping

Willingness to undergo airport security clearance (AVSEC/police verification) for airside access badge

Reporting Line

Reports to the Station Engineer / Ramp Operations Manager, Air India Kathmandu

Additional Benefits

Social Security Fund Nepal Labor law

• Festival allowance (Dashain) as per statutory requirement