Job Description: Line Service Techs Needed in General Aviation
Duties and Responsibilities:- Refuel and defuel all general aviation, charter, cargo, military and air carriers (commuter, narrow and wide body class) aircraft
- Operation of fuel trucks (including driving and use of pumping equipment, hose reels and safety devices) and the loading of fuel from the fuel farm into the fuel trucks
- Operation and maintenance of aviation ground service vehicles and fuel farm in accordance with all safety standards
- Operation of all ground vehicle equipment, including, but not limited to: tugs, GPU, belt loader, air start, lavatory, tow bars, bag carts, deicing units, forklifts and others
- Operation of deicing vehicles and application of Type I and Type IV deice and anti-icing fluids in accordance with our current procedures
- Proficient in all facets of ground handling for corporate and private aircraft and commercial size carriers including, but not limited to baggage/cargo handling; lavatory/portable water service; and push back procedures
- Responsible for additional duties such as facility and grounds maintenance, snow shoveling and some cleaning and supplies storage when necessary along with other miscellaneous duties
- Responsible for his/her own personal safety and the safety and care of all assigned equipment
Qualifications:- Have essential physical and mental capabilities in the following: Interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, follow directions, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, organizing and innovation
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in aircraft fuel/ground handling operations and procedures is desirable
- Prior experience in production, manufacturing, warehouse logistics helpful
- Prior experience in driving manual transmission and sit-down forklift strongly desired
- Valid driver's license
- Open to 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift
- Must be able to work weekends
Must possess a valid driver's license, submit to required drug & alcohol screening requirements, and submit to an airport security background check.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Starting Pay: $20.00/hour
Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits100 % Company paid Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance 401k Plan Participation Individual Health Savings Account with generous company contributions Vacation & Paid Leave Accrual Byerly Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Employment contingent upon a negative non-DOT pre-employment drug screen
