About this role
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
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
January 23, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00The 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.
Other facts
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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What you'll do
- Perform comprehensive maintenance and inspections on aviation ground support equipment to ensure operational readiness. Manage maintenance records and ensure compliance with safety and serviceability standards.
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