Aircraft Fueler

Menzies Aviation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Fueler in Austin to fuel and service aircraft at the airport, perform weight and balance checks, and ensure safe, compliant operations. The role requires reading, writing, English proficiency, and basic math, with ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.

Flexible shifts including weekends are required. We welcome candidates with CDL as a preferred background and experience in oil/gas industries.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English and perform basic math calculations.
• Lift and move up to 70lbs to handle fueling carts and hoses.
• Outdoor work in various weather conditions.
• Flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Prior experience preferred; CDL or Oil & Gas industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fuel aircraft safely and efficiently with fuel trucks and hydrant carts.
• Accurately account for fuel transactions.
• Perform daily quality control checks and maintain equipment.
• Ensure correct loading and balancing of fuel.
• Defuel aircraft as directed.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Tools

CDL preferred

Job description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

The aircraft Fueler responsibility is to the safe and efficient fueling/defueling and servicing of aircrafts at the airport. You will need to perform simple mathematical functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing with regards to weight, measurement and volume to interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions as they pertain to fueling.

This role requires you to maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures.

What you will be doing

• Perform fueling in a safe and efficient manner, drive and operate fuel trucks, hydrant cards, and stationary carts to fuel aircraft.
• Responsible for accurate accounting of fuel transactions
• Perform daily Quality Control checks on equipment, maintain equipment in clean and functional condition.
• Ensure the correct loading and balancing of fuel.
• Responsible for defueling aircraft as directed.

Shifts

1st. 4:00am-12:30pm
2nd. 12:00pm-8:30pm
3rd. 8:00pm-4:30am

*Must have a flexible schedule*

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for

• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English and perform basic math calculations
• Handle fueling carts and fueling hoses which will require you to lift and move up to 70lbs.
• Work is done primarily outdoors; must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Prior experience preferred including possession of a Commercial Drivers License or experience in the Oil and Gas Industry (preferred)

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.