Aircraft Ground Support & Hangar Technician

Garmin Ltd.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in Salem, OR is seeking a full-time Hangar and Aircraft Utility Associate to keep Garmin aircraft and hangar facilities clean, fueled, and ready for operations.

The role includes inspections of the fuel farm and receipt of fuel, with a Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm schedule. Candidates should have at least 10 years of towing/fueling aviation experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 10+ years towing and fueling aviation aircraft.
• Aircraft fueling and towing experience.
• Experience maintaining an aviation fuel farm.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented with positive attitude in a high-tempo environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined spaces/ heights.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide aircraft ground support including fueling, towing and wing walking.
• Maintain appearance of Garmin aircraft and perform refueling/defueling.
• Stage aircraft in hangars using aircraft tugs.
• Inspect and document fuel farm operations.
• Maintain hangar facilities and grounds.
• Perform preventative maintenance on support equipment.
• Track fuel farm inventory and perform fuel receiving inspections.
• Adhere to DOT requirements and safety inspections.
• Work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Perform minor facility repairs with standard hand tools.

Skills

Aircraft fueling & towing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Garmin Ltd. in Salem, OR is seeking a full-time Hangar and Aircraft Utility Associate to keep Garmin aircraft and hangar facilities clean, fueled, and ready for operations.

The role includes inspections of the fuel farm and receipt of fuel, with a Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm schedule. Candidates should have at least 10 years of towing/fueling aviation experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.