Deicer - PHL

The Inland Group of Companies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Inland Group of Companies is seeking an aircraft deicer for part-time seasonal work at the airport. The role involves removing ice from aircraft, inspecting for frozen contamination, and applying deicing fluid in a safety-conscious environment.

Applicants must be 18+, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and possess intermediate computer skills. Training will be provided to complete IDS de-/anti-icing procedures and on-the-job instruction.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Maintain and treat all information as confidential.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English.
• Must be able to verbally direct in English.
• Possess the tact to deal with all levels of employees and client representatives.
• Successful completion of all IDS classroom and OJT de-/anti-icing training.
• Must be able to speak and hear efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment during the de/anti-icing operation and make sure all company policies and procedures are being followed correctly.
• Uphold and follow the duties related to de/anti-icing aircraft according to procedures for both airlines and IDS including inspecting aircraft for frozen contamination.
• Participate in the pre-planning for the de/anti-ice event (perform checks on equipment, trucks, servicing equipment with fuel or glycol).
• Ensure proper shutdown of pads, including paperwork and logbooks; that all maintenance issues have been logged and reported to maintenance and all proper shutdown procedures for the equipment are followed.

Skills

Safety conscious

English proficiency

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Teamwork

OJT training completed

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Intermediate computer skills

Job description

Discover an exciting future at the Airport!

Our Corporate Mission

We will endeavor to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction.

We will strive to be the leader in our industry by setting new standards and by demanding more of ourselves than our clients do.

We will not rest on our accomplishments but build on them in an effort to be the best we can. We will do this by focusing on safety, continuous process improvement, teamwork and innovation, all while maintaining the highest level of integrity. This is our commitment; this is our way.

Position Overview

The primary role of the aircraft deicer is to remove ice from the aircraft. The individual in this position inspects the aircraft for ice and for remaining frozen contamination after the deicing has been performed. He or she sprays the airplane down with the deicing fluid, which is usually made of glycol.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (Including But Not Limited To)

• Ensure a safe environment during the de/anti-icing operation and make sure all company policies and procedures are being followed correctly;
• Uphold and follow the duties related to de/anti-icing aircraft according to procedures for both airlines and IDS including inspecting aircraft for frozen contamination;
• Participate in the pre-planning for the de/anti-ice event (perform checks on equipment, trucks, servicing equipment with fuel or glycol);
• Ensure proper shutdown of pads, including paperwork and logbooks; that all maintenance issues have
• been logged and reported to maintenance and all proper shutdown procedures for the equipment are followed.

Required Skills And Experience

• Must be at least 18 years old;
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred;
• Intermediate computer skills;
• Maintain and treat all information as confidential;
• Must be able to read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English;
• Must be able to verbally direct in English;
• Possess the tact to deal with all levels of employees and client representatives;
• Successful completion of all IDS classroom and OJT de-/anti-icing training;
• Must be able to speak and hear efficiently.

Certifications/Licenses

Valid driver’s license.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Prolonged periods of time standing with exposure to prevalent weather, dust, dirt, fuel, fumes and noise, in or around heavy equipment and moving vehicles.

Physical Demands

Must be able to squat, stoop, kneel, bend, stretch, crawl, climb ladders and work at heights in excess of 15 ft to perform role, repairs, or inspections; Must be able to speak, hear efficiently to supplement other senses in maximizing situational awareness in safety sensitive environments; Must be able to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; May be exposed to loud noises, harmful materials and dangerous equipment or machinery.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a part time seasonal position.

Travel

No travel is anticipated with this position.

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain all security clearances required by Transport Canada or TSA and/or local jk Airport Authorities; Ability to pass pre-employment background screenings.

Other Duties

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge,

Skills, Or Abilities.

The Inland Group of Companies offers a variety of opportunities to work in the field of aviation. Whether its deicing aircraft, protecting the environment, or keeping passengers and cargo moving, your future can take off with the Inland Group.