Aircraft Equipment Operator

NOVA Technologies; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Aircraft Equipment Operator to manage material handling equipment at Little Rock AFB. The role involves loading and transporting goods, performing inspections, and ensuring safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in MHE operations. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with potential evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in material handling equipment operations required.

Responsibilities

• Operate gasoline, electric, or propane powered MHE.
• Assist during cargo operations and maintain documentation.
• Perform routine inspections and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Teamwork

MHE Operation

Technical Reading

Physical Ability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Aircraft Equipment Operator

Location: Little Rock AFB, AR

Clearance: Secret

Travel: < 10%

Position Available: 1

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Operates manually controlled gasoline, electric, or liquid propane powered material handling equipment (MHE) to load or transport goods and materials to/from a C-130J Fuselage Trainer (FUT). This includes forklifts, k-loaders, or other approved MHE. Organizes and secures loads to pallets, platforms, skids, or other lifting devices. Performs routine inspections of MHE, reports damages or safety hazards, and completes required training. Tasks involve pushing and pulling pallets weighing from 100 lbs to 13,000 lbs, and lifting trailers/equipment onto vehicles, requiring bending and stooping. Contact with floor rollers is common.

Essential Functions

• Perform routine tasks supporting cargo loading and offloading.
• Assist during cargo operations, including pushing/pulling cargo and aircraft tie-downs.
• Receive guidance from supervisors and maintain documentation of maintenance activities.
• Monitor repair status of equipment and document maintenance needs.
• Use communication devices for coordination.

Other Duties As Required

Competencies

• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to operate MHE such as forklifts and k-loaders.
• Ability to read technical documents and interpret electrical schematics.
• Physical ability to lift at least 40 pounds, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and bend.
• Good sensory perception to detect odors, noises, and color differences.

Education and Experience

High School diploma required, with experience in MHE operations.

Work Environment

Work is performed on shop floors with risks like electrical shock, extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.

Position Details

Full-time, on-site at Little Rock, AR, working 40 hours/week, with possible evening/weekend hours and overtime as needed.