Lead Aircraft Deicer - IAD

IDS Inland Deicing Services, LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Competitive wages

Flexible schedule

Mentorship program

On the job training

Referral bonuses

MyFlexPay

Job summary

IDS Inland Deicing Services, LLC is seeking a Lead Deicer for the IAD area. The role involves inspecting aircraft for ice, applying deicing fluid, and ensuring safe operation.

Candidates must complete IDS training and obtain a SIDA badge, with a focus on English communication and a valid driver’s license. The Lead provides coaching and guidance to peers, monitors performance, and documents any deviations from standards during de/anti-icing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of IDS classroom and OJT de-/anti-icing training & obtain a SIDA airport badge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment during the de/anti-icing operation and ensure policy compliance.
• Uphold duties related to de/anti-icing aircraft per procedures for airlines and IDS, including inspecting aircraft for frozen contamination.
• Participate in pre-planning for the de/anti-ice event (check equipment, trucks, servicing equipment with fuel or glycol).
• Ensure proper shutdown of pads, including paperwork and log books; log maintenance issues and follow shutdown procedures.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

18 years or older

Intermediate computer skills

English literacy

Valid driver’s license

SIDA badge training

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Discover an exciting future at the Airport! Lead Deicer - IAD At Integrated Deicing Services, our sole focus is the safe, efficient, and professional delivery of deicing and anti-icing services to our carrier customers. Call us toll free at: 1-800-DEICERS

Our employees receive the following, based on position and eligibility requirements:

• Insurance - health, dental and life
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Competitive wages
• Flexible schedule
• Career advancement opportunities & Mentorship program
• On the job training
• $300 referral bonuses - unlimited
• MyFlexPay

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 & obtain a SIDA airport badge
• A valid driver’s license is required for this position

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. The Inland Group of Companies maintains a drug-free workplace and, as such, all candidates and employees can expect to participate in our drug testing program.

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.

About Us

The Inland Group of Companies is comprised of Inland Deicing Services (IDS) and Quantem Aviation Services (QAS). The Inland Group of Companies is a multi-national collective of premier aviation services providers. Each company is highly specialized in their field of expertise with proven track records of providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective aviation services. 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. The Inland Group of Companies is comprised of Inland Deicing Services (IDS) and Quantem Aviation Services (QAS). The Inland Group of Companies is a multi-national collective of premier aviation services providers. Each company is highly specialized in their field of expertise with proven track records of providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective aviation services