Airport Maintenance Technician

City of New Braunfels; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a vibrant airport, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining facilities and ensuring safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community while performing essential maintenance tasks. You will assist in providing excellent customer service, operate specialized equipment, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. If you are passionate about aviation and enjoy hands-on work in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge of working in a fast-paced setting and contribute to the smooth operation of airport services.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in airport operations, specifically in aircraft refueling.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and airport safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on airport facilities and equipment.
• Provide high-quality customer service to airport visitors and tenants.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and perform inspections.

Skills

Customer Service

Aircraft Refueling

Maintenance and Repair

Safety Compliance

Record Keeping

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Trucks

Specialized Airport Equipment

Basic Office Software (MS Office)

Job description

The New Braunfels National Airport supports more than just air travel for New Braunfels and the surrounding area. The airport and its business tenants provide airborne ambulance service, aircraft maintenance, aircraft sales, charter services, dining facilities, flight instruction, fuel, hangar space, meeting and conference rooms, and technical education opportunities. We’re looking for a driven person to join our team!

Under general supervision, performs skilled and semiskilled maintenance, repair, up keep work, and provides customer service at the New Braunfels Regional Airport (BAZ).The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Assists in providing for the delivery of high quality customer service; communicates with general public, hangar tenants, day visitors and others in order to facilitate daily operations, special events and maintenance of airport grounds and buildings and to ensure a positive experience while at the airport.
• Performs line service duties for incoming aircraft including parking, refueling, cleaning of windshields, checking oil, and other services as requested by aircraft operators, following proper safety procedures.
• Withdraws and returns aircraft to hangars as requested; secures aircraft for overnight tie down when necessary.
• Performs cashiering and basic clerical and administrative duties in accordance with departmental procedures and City policies, including data entry, record keeping, preparing and processing various documents, and maintaining files.
• Performs inspection, maintenance and repairs of City airport facilities, including but not limited to the airfield, roadways, structures, work areas and facilities, and ground support equipment, in compliance with applicable FAA, OSHA and TXDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) regulations, as well as with departmental procedures and City policies.
• Assures that all activities meet state and Federal safety compliance regulations; enforces compliance with safety notices and use regulations from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Texas Department of Transportation.
• Operates a variety of trucks and specialized airport equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedure; inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems and damage.
• Performs routine building maintenance and custodial duties and a variety of manual labor tasks; maintains structures and equipment, and makes minor maintenance repairs.
• Completes daily logs and reports as required.
• Promptly reports emergency situations to the designated parties and implements response procedures; may assist with aircraft crash rescue duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

High School Diploma or GED; AND a minimum of one (1) year applicable airport/fixed based operations experience, specifically aircraft refueling and towing.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Required Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to airport operations and safety precautions.
• OSHA safety standards and safe work practices, basic knowledge of ATA 103, and handling/storage of Hazmat.
• Tools, materials, equipment, techniques and procedures used in maintenance and preventive maintenance of an aviation facility.
• General aviation and airport security and safety procedures.
• Airport specialty vehicle and equipment operation, maintenance and safety procedures.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.

Required Skill in:

• Performing a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of airport facilities and equipment.
• Dispensing fuel to small general aviation aircraft, turboprops, and jets.
• Safe operation of trucks, tools and equipment according to airport operating and safety procedures.
• Reading and interpreting technical specifications for vehicles and equipment.
• Reading, interpreting, understanding and applying airport safety standards and procedures
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with the general public, and providing effective and friendly customer services.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees and the general public.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard business software to include MS Office.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed outdoors, in aircraft maintenance facilities, and in an office environment. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to hazardous equipment, requires constant physical efforts for extended periods, and ability to safely lift, carry and move items weighing up to eighty (80) pounds.
• Must be able to work irregular hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings. May be required to work immediately before, during or immediately after an emergency or disaster.