Aircraft Hangar & Ground Support Technician

Garmin; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Hangar and Aircraft Utility Associate at our Salem, OR location. You will maintain Garmin aircraft and hangar facilities, support equipment, and the fuel farm, including inspections and fueling operations, to keep aircraft ready for operations.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least five years of towing and fueling general aviation aircraft, with experience maintaining an aviation fuel farm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 5 years towing/fueling general aviation aircraft.
• Aircraft fueling and towing experience.
• Experience maintaining an aviation fuel farm.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented in a high-tempo environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various physical positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide aircraft ground support including fueling, towing, and wing walking.
• Maintain Garmin aircraft appearance; wash, polish, vacuum interiors; refuel/defuel.
• Stage aircraft in hangars using aircraft tugs.
• Perform and document fuel farm inspections.
• General upkeep of hangar facilities and grounds.
• Perform preventative maintenance on support equipment.
• Track aviation fuel farm inventory and inspections.
• Work a flexible schedule; comply with DOT requirements.
• Perform Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan inspections and monthly safety inspections.
• Perform minor facility repairs with standard hand tools.

Skills

Aircraft fueling

Towing aircraft

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fuel handling equipment

Job description

Garmin is seeking a full-time Hangar and Aircraft Utility Associate at our Salem, OR location. You will maintain Garmin aircraft and hangar facilities, support equipment, and the fuel farm, including inspections and fueling operations, to keep aircraft ready for operations.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least five years of towing and fueling general aviation aircraft, with experience maintaining an aviation fuel farm.