Aircraft Ground Support Tech — Ramp, Fuel & Cleaning

Aerotek; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in El Cajon, CA is hiring a Line Service Technician to provide professional ground support for aircraft and passengers, including fueling, towing, marshalling, and cleaning. This hands-on role requires safety focus and the ability to perform a variety of manual tasks on an active ramp.

The position is based at Gillespie Field, onsite, with pay between $22.00 and $25.00 per hour and potential for contract-to-hire progression.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license with no restrictions.
• Ability to perform manual tasks in an active ramp environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Experience in aviation or ground support is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide ground support services to customers in a positive, professional, and safety-conscious manner.
• Fuel aircraft in accordance with established specifications and procedures.
• Tow and marshal aircraft safely, ensuring proper positioning on the ramp.
• Ensure aircraft are properly chocked, locked, and secured at all times while on the ground.
• Assist passengers, pilots, and customers with baggage handling, plane-side vehicles, and other service requests.
• Support pilots with aircraft pre-flight and post-flight services as needed.
• Top off fuel trucks and accurately complete all required fueling and service paperwork.
• Operate a variety of ground support equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Direct people, drivers, and flight crews on the ramp area to maintain safe and efficient movement.
• Perform full-service interior and exterior detailing of aircraft and vehicles according to specifications.
• Sanitize aircraft cabins, including seats, carpets, windows, and lavatories, following cleaning standards.
• Apply wax and perform exterior cleaning on aircraft and vehicles as required.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels for supplies and materials used in line service and cleaning.
• Communicate arrival times, service updates, and completion status clearly to relevant parties.
• Maintain company vehicles and equipment in clean, safe, and operational condition.
• Perform additional duties as assigned during periods when line service activity is reduced, including facility cleaning and vehicle washing.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Stamina/physical fitness

Job description

Aerotek in El Cajon, CA is hiring a Line Service Technician to provide professional ground support for aircraft and passengers, including fueling, towing, marshalling, and cleaning. This hands-on role requires safety focus and the ability to perform a variety of manual tasks on an active ramp.

The position is based at Gillespie Field, onsite, with pay between $22.00 and $25.00 per hour and potential for contract-to-hire progression.