Airport Line Service Technician - Full Time

City of Mesquite; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mesquite is seeking a dedicated Airport Services Technician to perform flight line services, fueling, marshalling, and related duties at the municipal airport.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and about two years in a similar position. In-house training covers safe fuel handling and knowledge of general aviation and corporate aircraft, with a four-10 schedule on site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in a similar position preferred.
• Must qualify for fuel handling and aircraft knowledge through in-house training.

Responsibilities

• Work on a schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
• Safely service and fuel all types of aircraft and airport equipment.
• Marshal aircraft in and out of gates, greet pilots and passengers, and assist with luggage.
• Operate aircraft ground power unit and lavatory operations.
• Perform minor maintenance on airport equipment.
• Custodial duties in the terminal and corporate hangars.
• Unload/load fuel transport trucks and record fuel distribution.
• Inspect fuel for clarity and report contamination immediately.
• Monitor ramp area for security and perform daily FOD inspections.
• Record differential pressure readings daily for the FBO General Manager.
• Run Millpore and Aqua Glow tests monthly.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.
• Comply with City policies and attend scheduled work shifts.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Salary

Salary: $18.14/hr.

Job Overview

Under general supervision, performs all flight line services to aircraft owners and operators. Welcomes customers to the airport and City; and performs a variety of aircraft service operations to include aircraft marshaling, parking, fueling, towing, crew and passenger assistance, flight line equipment, fuel truck maintenance and minor repair functions. Perform rental car positioning and inspection and other related work as required.

Responsibilities

1. Work is done on a shift schedule that will include weekends and holidays.
2. Safely services and fuels all types of aircraft and airport equipment.
3. Marshall’s aircraft in and out on arrivals and departures; greets all pilots and passengers. Assist passengers with luggage. Remove all trash, newspapers, etc. off the aircraft. Safely tows aircraft to and from hangers.
4. Perform aircraft ground power unit and lavatory operations.
5. Performs minor maintenance on airport equipment
6. Performs custodial duties in the terminal and corporate hangars.
7. Unloads fuel transport trucks and records fuel distribution.
8. Loads aircraft fueling trucks and records fuel distribution.
9. Inspects fuel for clarity and contaminates; immediately reports the same.
10. Monitors ramp area for Customer security and performs daily FOD inspections.
11. Obtains and records the differential pressure readings to FBO General Manager daily.
12. Runs Millpore and Aqua Glow tests monthly.
13. Performs any other duties and responsibilities as direct by the FBO General Manager and/or Airport Manager.
14. Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
15. Adhere to assigned work schedules as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Check aircraft; ensure they are properly tied down.
2. Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the terminal building, air traffic control tower and other buildings as directed, and disposal of trash.
3. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in a similar position desired.
• Through in-house training, must be able to qualify for the following: Safe handling of fuel products, knowledge and familiarity of all types of general aviation and corporate aircraft, and knowledge of towing of all types of aircraft.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Ability to maintain a good driving record while employed.

Work Schedule

• Must be able to work Four (4) consecutive 10-hour days.
• Full-Time

Other Information

This position does not require a physical for employment.

Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.