Aircraft Ground Support Tech

Warren Equipment Company; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Warren Equipment Company in Midland, TX is seeking an Aircraft Ground Support Tech responsible for interior/exterior cleaning, pre-flight checks, fueling coordination, and safe aircraft movement on hangar or tarmac.

You will work with pilots and ground staff, operate tug devices, maintain records, keep hangar and linens tidy, and support safe operations. A GED and 1–3 years' related experience are preferred; FAA clearance required; flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience/training in ground handling preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Move aircraft with tug in hangar/tarmac following safety procedures.
• Coordinate fueling with third-party vendors per Pilot’s instructions; verify fuel levels.
• Clean interior and exterior of aircraft to highest appearance standards.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections: tires, fluids, inventory and readiness.
• Maintain hangar cleanliness and organization; manage linens.
• Maintain accurate records of aircraft movement and inspections.
• Communicate effectively with pilots and ground staff.

Skills

Ground handling

Marshalling signals

Two-way radio

FAA security clearance

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reading and writing

Dependability

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Aircraft Ground Support Tech ensures the interior/exterior of Warren’s aircraft is in pristine condition and ready for take-off. The Aircraft Ground Support Tech is responsible for safely moving aircraft with the hangar and/or tarmac, according to all safety procedures, policies and/or protocols.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Clean internal and external of aircraft, ensuring highest standard of appearance.
• Conduct pre-flight inspection to ensure proper tire inflation, fluid levels and plane is fully stocked with necessities.
• Ensure aircraft is fueled by third-party vendor, according to Pilot’s instructions; document and verify accuracy of fuel levels.
• Work closely with pilots and other ground staff to coordinate aircraft movement and preparation activities.
• Operate tug in order to move aircraft around the hangar and/or tarmac, in accordance to all safety procedures, policies, and/or protocols; ensure tug is properly connected.
• Ensure proper equipment is being used for the movement of aircraft based on aircraft weight.
• Maintain accurate records regarding aircraft movement, inspections and/or other findings observed during handling.
• Maintain hangar, ensuring it is clean and organized.
• Maintain bedroom and bathroom linens.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED); one to three years of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous ground handling experience preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of aircraft handling procedures.
• Basic understanding of aviation safety protocols and procedures.
• Familiar with Marshalling signals and two-way radio communication.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Must be able to pass FAA security clearance.
• Ability to safely operate aircraft associated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to work various hours, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Valid driver’s license to obtain flight line driving privileges.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• We like to take care of business and have fun doing it!
• We offer health, dental, vision, life, and more as a comprehensive benefits package.
• Don’t you want to work with awesome people?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; electrical shock, high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This position is considered safety sensitive.

Required travel up to 10%.

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

EEO/AA

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