Airport Line Services Technician - Part Time

City of Mesquite; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Mesquite is seeking a part-time airport flight line attendant to perform fueling, marshaling, parking, and assistance for aircraft owners and operators. Duties include greeting customers, guiding aircraft to and from hangars, and assisting with luggage, while ensuring safety and compliance with city policies.

The role involves weekend work on a 9-hour shift schedule, with training provided. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required, with two years of related

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in a similar position is desired.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Marshal aircraft in and out on arrivals and departures and greet pilots and passengers.
• Provide fueling, parking, towing and general flight line services.
• Assist passengers with luggage and guide customers at the airport.
• Perform basic ground power unit and lavatory operations on aircraft.
• Maintain cleanliness of terminal and hangars and manage trash disposal.
• Record fuel distribution and inspect fuel for clarity and contamination.
• Adhere to City policies, schedules, and safety procedures.

Job description

Salary: $18.14/hr.

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.

SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the FBO General Manager and/or Airport Manager.

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 perform 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

• Three (3) consecutive 9-hour days.
• Part - Time

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.