Aviation Technician - Flight Line I

Utah Valley University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University is seeking a Flight Line Technician to support on-site flight operations. You will direct aircraft movement, fuel operations, and ramp coordination while ensuring safety and strong customer service for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities include guiding aircraft, operating ground service equipment, monitoring fuel, maintaining hangars and ramp areas, and reporting hazards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of related experience or combination of education/experience totaling 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Direct aircraft movement, guiding, towing, parking and greeting arriving/departing aircraft on UVU ramp.
• Operate ground service equipment (tugs, fuel trucks, transport vehicles) and use appropriate aviation hand signals.
• Monitor fuel levels and inventories; ensure safe fueling practices and report aircraft damage.
• Maintain hangar and ramp areas; de-ice aircraft and keep walkways clear in bad weather.
• Provide customer service to staff, students, pilots and visitors and support flight operations.

Skills

Computers

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ground service equipment

Job description

Launch your aviation career in a hands-on role at Utah Valley University where no two days are the same. As a Flight Line Technician, you will play an essential role in supporting flight operations by assisting with aircraft movement, fueling, ground support services, and airfield activities. You'll work directly with students, faculty, staff, and visitors, providing outstanding customer service while helping maintain a safe, organized, and efficient aviation environment. This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience with aircraft operations, aviation fueling, ramp coordination, quality control procedures, and specialized equipment used throughout the airfield.

UVU’s aviation program provides a dynamic workplace where your contributions directly support student learning and flight training. Whether coordinating arriving and departing aircraft, maintaining airfield facilities, or operating support vehicles and equipment, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to operational excellence and safety. The position also offers a clear career progression path through three technician levels, with advancement opportunities and salary increases as you develop your skills and experience, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking long-term growth in the aviation industry.

• Direct aircraft, responsible for guiding, towing, parking, greeting, and organizing aircraft that are arriving or departing from UVU’s ramp. Tow planes to appropriate flight areas and hangars. Operate ground service equipment such as tugs, fuel trucks, and transport vehicles. Must know how to direct pilots using appropriate aviation hand signals.
• Maintenance and Fuel Monitors fuel levels and maintains fuel inventories to make sure aircraft have the right amount of fuel for each flight. Ensuring fuel trucks are stocked and prepared to distribute fuel, checking the plane’s oil level, performing quality control checks to make sure fueling is handled safely and efficiently, and reporting any visible damage to aircraft. Line technicians also perform light maintenance, such as making sure internal and external aircraft lights are turned off.
• Hangars and Ramp: Help with the upkeep of hangars and the UVU ramp area. Technicians also maintain aircraft hangars so planes can be parked or stored. During inclement weather, line technicians help maintain walkways and the ramp so staff and students have a safe route to and from aircraft, and they help de-ice aircraft. They must immediately report suspicious activity to security.
• Customer Service: Help with customer service needs. For example, give staff and students directions, interact with dispatchers, and converse with pilots and students who are entering or exiting the ramp.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

High school diploma (or equivalent) and one year of related experience; OR any combination of job‑related experience and education totaling one year.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and experience totaling two years.

Licenses/Certifications:

Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and pass the university’s Defensive Driving Course while employed.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic maintenance.
• Knowledge of hand tool operation and safety procedures.

Skills

• Skills in computers and computer applications.
• Interpersonal human relations, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Basic skills with hardware, tools, and mechanical dexterity.
• High level of awareness and attention to detail.

Abilities

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work under high‑stress situations and in hazardous environments.
• Ability to withstand exposure to weather extremes and potentially adverse tarmac conditions.
• Ability to adhere to the dress code, including proper safety clothing and winter wear.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and manually manipulate aircraft in aircraft hangars.