Lead Aircraft Fueler

Menzies Aviation LATAM; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401K

Job summary

Menzies Aviation LATAM is seeking a Lead Aircraft Fueler to oversee fueling/defueling and servicing of aircraft at the airport. You will mentor other employees and ensure a safe, secure work environment in line with health, safety and security policies.

Key responsibilities include leading fueling operations, operating fuel trucks, training staff, and maintaining accurate fuel transaction records. This role requires lifting up to 70 lbs and flexibility for shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Prior Aircraft Fueling experience required.
• Commercial Driver’s License or Oil & Gas experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license.
• Must pass pre-employment color vision test.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs with fueling carts/hoses.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must pass background check and obtain US Customs seal.
• Flexibility to work variable shifts including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead team members in fueling/defueling services safely and efficiently.
• Drive and operate fuel trucks and hydrant carts.
• Mentor employees and coordinate on-the-job training.
• Ensure accurate accounting of fuel transactions.
• Perform daily Quality Control checks on equipment.
• Maintain equipment in clean and functional condition.
• Ensure correct loading and balancing of fuel.
• Assist fuelers to maintain professional, safe operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Math skills

English proficiency

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Watch our Aircraft Fueler Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heTA0cmrgOA&t=7s

Job Details

Description

Great News! Want to work for one of the leading fueling companies in the world? Join Menzies Aviation and be part of our family!

As a Menzies Aviation Lead Aircraft Fueler you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the safe and efficient fueling/defueling, and servicing of aircraft at the airport. This individual is responsible for performing as a mentor to other employees. This role requires you to maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead team members while performing fueling/defueling services in a safe and efficient manner
• Drive and operate fuel trucks, hydrant cards, and stationary carts to fuel aircraft
• Trains employees during on the job training and/or airline specific training or assigns employees to work with experienced agent
• Responsible for accurate accounting of fuel transactions
• Perform daily Quality Control checks on equipment
• Maintain equipment in clean and functional condition
• Ensure the correct loading and balancing of fuel
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Responsible for defueling aircraft as directed
• Comply with attendance standards
• Assist Aircraft Fuelers in their assigned areas to ensure Fuelers are performing their duties in a professional, safe and efficient manner, according to Company/Carrier’s standards

Qualifications

• Prior Aircraft Fueling experience required
• Prior experience preferred including possession of a Commercial Driver’s License or experience in the Oil and Gas Industry (preferred)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license
• Must pass pre-employment color vision test
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Handle fueling carts and fueling hoses which will require you to lift and move up to 70lbs
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Work is done primarily outdoors; must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Must pass background check and obtain US Customs seal
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships

Benefits

• Three Health Plans through Meritain Health that offer a variety of coverage
• Two Dental Plans through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision
• Paid Vacation
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Critical Illness Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage Plan
• Company Paid Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prepaid Legal Coverage Plan
• Identity Theft Protection Plan
• Pet Discount Coverage and Pet Insurance Plan
• Merit Increases after 90 days, 180 days, 1 Year, and 2 years of employment

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to outdoor environments, various inclement weather conditions, aviation related fumes and various noise levels. Acutely aware of safety related procedures. Position requires wearing safety related equipment, i.e. goggles, gloves, boots, respirator, hearing protection, and back support as necessitated by a specific task. Position requires lifting, pulling, pushing, rotating, twisting, climbing of high tanks, squatting, kneeling, overhead arm movement. Must be able to occasionally handle weights up to and including 70 lbs. Exposure to related cleaning and chemical materials (review MSDS Reference Book) during routine and special cleaning assignments. This category as stated, is not exclusive.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear. The individual must also be able to open and close large value on 16" product delivery pipelines quickly. Opening and closing these values involves twisting and pulling motion and sometimes considerable physical exertion. Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. Employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.