Aircraft Servicer - Ft Hood

TRDI; Fort Cavazos Motorcycle and POV Campus (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

TRDI is seeking a Ground Operations Specialist to service and marshal aircraft, drive support vehicles, load cargo, and assist crew on the Fort Cavazos campus. You will follow safety protocols, document services, and maintain logs while complying with DoD and contractor requirements.

The role requires a US Secret security clearance eligibility and a valid Texas Class B driver’s license with air brake endorsement. Medical benefits and paid time off are included as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain US Secret Security Clearance.
• Valid Texas Driver's license, class B, with air brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Service aircraft and direct movement on ground using signals.
• Operate ground support equipment and drive light trucks for fueling, waste, and cargo handling.
• Load/unload luggage and cargo; assist in aircraft servicing and de-icing as needed.
• Document maintenance records and logs; follow safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Driver's license

Security clearance

Air brake endorsement

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Services aircraft, directs incoming and outgoing aircraft near terminal or flight line parking area, and assists pilot's maneuvering of the aircraft on ground, using hand or light signals
• Drives light truck with guiding sign and secures aircraft in parking position with blocks, stakes, and tie downs
• Operates service vehicles to replenish fuel, oil, water, and waste system chemicals
• Services oxygen and hydraulic fluid; removes waste
• Documents aircraft maintenance records with description of the services performed
• Checks for fuel contamination by draining sumps and fuel drains
• Operates ground support equipment such as electrical power supply and engine starting units
• Examines tires for specified air pressure and condition; removes and replaces defective tires
• Assists in jacking and towing aircraft
• Positions and removes boarding platforms to unload or load aircraft passengers
• Unloads and loads luggage and cargo, using tow truck with luggage carts
• Cleans exterior or interior of aircraft, using portable platform ladders, brushes, rags, water hose, and vacuum
• De-ices aircraft wings and assemblies
• Loads and unloads containers of food, beverages, and dishes for in-flight meal services
• Traces lost luggage for customers and prepare lost baggage claims
• Installs or retrieves drag chutes; sends used chutes to the parachute shop for repacking
• Adheres to the Quality Control Program in accordance with the contract
• Adheres to the safety program IAW contract requirements; and federal, state, and local regulations
• Adheres to standard work practices, safety, quality, equipment, vehicles, supplies, performance work statement, and company policies and procedures
• Executes reports, inspections, and logs as required by the organization and contract requirements
• Operate vehicle, property, equipment and supply programs;
• Complies with the Drug-Free Workplace policy
• Adheres to Operations Security standard operating procedures
• Complies with the Property Control Plan for management of Government Furnished Property
• Adheres to the safety and health program that complies with EM 385-1-1 and applicable OSHA, DoD, Armed Forces, federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and health requirements
• Adheres to a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with Appendix A, EM 385-1-1
• Other tasks as directed by the Project Manager/Supervisor
• Must be able to obtain and maintain US Secret Security Clearance
• Valid Texas Driver's license required, class "B" with air brake endorsement
• Benefits include: Medical, Vision, Dental, Health & Welfare, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

TRDI hires many individuals with and without disabilities, especially those that are transitioning out of the Armed Services:

If you are self-identifying a disability, pleasesubmit supportive documentation(i.e. the official medical/psychological diagnosis signed by the appropriatehealthcare provider, along withfunctional limitations + extent)with the application package for full employment consideration. If you have a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor assigned, you can request the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) for a 1-page letter on their official letterhead with the same requested information (signed by the VRC). Please fax to 210-736-6675.

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