Lead Aircraft Deicer Cedar Rapids Airport

The Inland Group of Companies; Iowa City, Cedar Rapids (IA, IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Inland Group of Companies is seeking a Lead Aircraft Deicer at Cedar Rapids Airport. This role requires leading a small team, ensuring safe de-icing operations, inspecting aircraft for ice, and applying glycol-based fluids to de-ice aircraft.

Shifts are multiple and part-time seasonal, with duties including preparation checks, equipment readiness, and proper shutdown procedures. Excellent safety standards and attention to detail are essential to keep aircraft moving and passengers on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Intermediate computer skills required.
• Must read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English.
• Must be able to verbally direct in English.
• Successful completion of IDS de-/anti-icing training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment during de/anti-icing operations and follow policies.
• Inspect aircraft for frozen contamination and follow procedures.
• Assist in pre-planning for de/anti-ice events inspecting equipment with fuel or glycol.
• Ensure proper shutdown of pads, logbooks and maintenance reporting.

Skills

High school diploma

Must be 18+

English proficiency

Intermediate computer skills

Confidential handling

De-icing training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Discover an exciting future at the Airport!

Lead Aircraft Deicer - Cedar Rapids Airport

Multiple Shifts

$23/hour

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

A Lead is a subject matter expert who coaches, motivates and guides operational work performed by their peers. Leads are responsible for monitoring and reporting any extraordinary performance or deviations from operational standards. 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 log books; 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

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred;
• Must be at least 18 years old;
• 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.

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/or work at heights in excess of 15 ft to perform role, repairs and/or inspections;
• Must be able to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms;
• Able to speak and hear efficiently.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• This is a part time seasonal position.

Travel

• No travel is anticipated in this position.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain all security clearances required by Transport Canada or TSA and/or local 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

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.