Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we turn challenges into opportunities through the ingenuity of our diverse, mission‑driven teams. Every day, we deliver innovative solutions that support our customers’ toughest missions—guided by our commitment to integrity, excellence, and service. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by complex, hands‑on technical work, you’ll feel right at home here.

Your Next Mission Starts Now

The Defense Group at Leidos is seeking an Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Maintenance Manager to join our team at a CONUS location based out of Bridgewater, VA. This is a unique opportunity to apply your mechanical expertise in support of a high‑visibility aviation mission. In this role, you’ll perform inspections, scheduled maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of powered and non‑powered aviation ground support equipment—ensuring every asset meets Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards.

This Role Matters

As the GSE Maintenance Manager, you will be a critical link between operations, aircraft maintenance, and primary mission equipment (PME) teams. Your work directly supports flight readiness and mission success. You’ll spend time on the flight line, inside aircraft, and working hands‑on with specialized payload systems—technology few people ever get to experience. This is a rare chance to help transition cutting‑edge systems from the lab into real‑world operational environments.

If you thrive in fast‑paced, technical environments and want to be part of something bigger, keep reading.

THE CHALLENGE

Primary Responsibilities

• Comprehensive maintenance and inspections: Perform preventive, routine, periodic, repair, and overhaul maintenance on GSE and non‑aviation equipment in accordance with OEM manuals and industry standards.

• Safety and serviceability assurance: Ensure all aviation ground support equipment meets operational and safety requirements.

• Maintenance record management: Track inspections, repairs, and historical data for all assigned equipment.

• Accurate data entry: Complete required documentation in maintenance forms and Sprocket systems.

• Tool accountability: Maintain hand and power tools using proper tool‑control processes to support FOD prevention and workplace safety.

• Hands‑on technical work: Work with fuels, oils, lubricants, chemical cleaners, and related solutions as part of daily operations.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or 3 years in lieu of a degree.

• General mechanical expertise in maintaining GSE, including:

  • Engine diagnostics and repair (diesel, gas, LP)

  • A/C and D/C electrical troubleshooting

  • Hydraulic system troubleshooting and repair

  • Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics

• Basic computer proficiency for email communication and database/software use.

Security Clearance & Travel Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to maintain.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. passport and willingness to deploy internationally for rotations of up to 90 days, followed by 90 days off (flexible home location).

• Flexible work hours including long days, nights, weekends, and short‑notice schedule changes.

• Willingness to fly in aircraft and work in austere environments for extended periods.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maneuver in tight spaces and work at heights of 40 feet.

• Capability to lift, balance, and carry 50 lbs and climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

Working Environment

• Use of PPE for extended periods as required.

• Exposure to noisy, drafty, and dirty shop environments including extreme noise from operating equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military technical school degree

• Vocational training or specialized GSE coursework

• Working knowledge of generators

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.