Aircraft Fueler - MCO Airport

PrimeFlight Aviation Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is hiring Aircraft Fuelers to fuel and prepare aircraft for departures at the Orlando location. You will operate fuel trucks, connect hoses, monitor safety procedures, and keep accurate fueling records.

This role supports airport safety and operational efficiency through meticulous inspections and adherence to guidelines. The position requires physical capability, flexibility for night/weekend/holiday shifts, and the ability to pass background checks and drug

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to access and interpret information digitally (iPads/tablets, computers, mobile devices).
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials/clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs).
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently conduct fueling operations.
• Maintain accurate records of fueling transactions.
• Perform daily quality control inspections on equipment.
• Utilize fuel trucks, hydrant carts, and stationary carts to refuel aircraft.
• Ensure accurate loading and balancing of fuel.
• Conduct defueling procedures as required.
• Exhibit consistent and dependable attendance.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Fuel Ground Service Equipment (hydrant trucks, fuel trucks, tanker trucks, tugs, belt loaders).
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

18+ years

US work eligibility

Valid driver's license

English communication

Basic math skills

Tech/device literacy

Background check

Clearances (FAA/TSA/Port Authority)

Shift flexibility

Job description

Rate: $17.50 USD per hour

Description

KEEP AIRCRAFT READY FOR TAKEOFF - NOW HIRING AVIATION FUELERS!

The Aircraft Fueler ensures safe and efficient aircraft refueling by operating fuel trucks, conducting inspections, managing emergencies, maintaining records, and collaborating with airline personnel to support airport safety and operations.

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

• Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (*part-time benefits may vary)

• We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry

• Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect

• With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression

• Enjoy a competitive pay scale

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

The Aircraft Fueler plays an important role in ensuring the safe and efficient refueling of aircraft at the airport. Responsibilities include operating fuel trucks, connecting hoses, and overseeing the refueling process in accordance with safety and aviation guidelines. This role entails conducting fuel quantity checks, monitoring equipment performance, and promptly addressing emergencies or spills. You will keep accurate records, collaborate with airline personnel, and conduct routine equipment inspections. By ensuring aircraft are fueled and prepared for departure, you contribute significantly to airport safety and operational efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely and efficiently conduct fueling operations

• Maintain accurate records of fueling transactions

• Perform daily quality control inspections on equipment, ensuring cleanliness and functionality

• Utilize fuel trucks, hydrant carts, and stationary carts to refuel aircrafts

• Ensure accurate loading and balancing of fuel

• Conduct defueling procedures as required

• Exhibit consistent and dependable attendance

• Work outdoors, exposed to varying temperatures and inclement weather

• Responsible for fueling various Ground Service Equipment such as Hydrant Trucks, Fuel Trucks, Tanker Trucks, Tugs, and Belt Loaders
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Must have a valid state-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Basic math skills
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• Must be able to push, pull
• Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
• Exposure to outdoor elements
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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