Lead Technician, Aviation Services

Shelby County, AL; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Airport in Alabama seeks a lead aviation support technician to supervise fuel and servicing operations for aircraft, crews and visitors. You will manage inventory, coordinate fuel orders and ensure accurate documentation for fueling activities.

The role requires experience with fuel testing, handling and safety procedures, plus the ability to train staff and work nonstandard hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years of aviation-related task experience.
• Experience with testing (fuel sumps) and documenting fueling systems.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to work irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Greets, assists and provides service for aircraft, flight crews and visitors.
• Assists Aviation Supervisor in training new aviation technicians.
• Enter purchasing requisitions and receive on purchasing invoices.
• Directs, parks and communicates with aircraft crews using hand signals when necessary.
• Performs aircraft fueling operations with documentation of quantities and customer data.
• Inspects facilities, performs maintenance tasks and documents fueling systems.

Skills

Aviation fueling operations

Aircraft towing

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Aviation software (FBO Director)

Excel (basic)

Job description

Work involves functioning in a lead capacity over assigned support personnel or those assigned on a task basis at the airport. Work involves communication with pilots to ensure they are parked in the proper locations, determining services needed and assistance with immediate needs of the aircraft, flight crews and visitors to the Shelby County Airport. This position functions in the lead capacity to inventory and monitor bulk fuel and coordinates fuel orders to ensure product is available for retail sales. Documenting all inbound shipments of materials and products, inventory and the sales of all products along with the movement, parking and securing of aircraft and aircraft fueling operations. The position requires the receipt and testing of all received fuel loads, as well as the daily testing and record keeping of all fuel storage and pumping facilities. The position involves routine facilities inspection, maintenance and housekeeping tasks, manual labor including both heavy and light physical labor in a wide variety of activities and may occasionally include the performance of semi-skilled tasks. Instruction and training required to safely and adequately perform these tasks will be provided by the County. The position may also require performance of other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor. Position requires working nonstandard hours, more than 40 hours per week, after hours, weekends and holidays as required. Work also includes general maintenance tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets, assists and provides services for the needs of aircraft, flight crews and visitors to the airport.
• Assists the Aviation Supervisor in training new or less experienced aviation technicians.
• Assists the Aviation Supervisor to enter purchasing requisitions and receive on purchasing invoices
• Uses aviation radios and communicates using aviation terminology to monitor and direct aircraft to the appropriate location on the airport for parking, deplaning, or taking on fuel.
• Directs, parks and communicateswith aircraft crews using aviation hand signals when necessary.
• Determines Single Point or Overwing fuel requirements for Jet Traffic Operations and to be able to perform each.
• Orders, coordinates and documents all inbound shipments of materials and products, performs inventory management and oversees the sales of all products.

• Inventories and monitors bulk fuel and coordinates fuel orders to ensure product is available for retail sales.
• Performs specific gravity testing on fuel, ensures the proper documentation is maintained and confirms adherence to safe fuel transfer requirements when receiving and transferring fuel.
• Operates different types of aircraft towing equipment (manual, motorized, and ride on) and utilizes proper attachment points and procedures based on the type of aircraft being towed.
• Performs aircraft fueling operations that include both written and computerizeddocumentation of quantities, customer information and aircraftfueled.
• Oversees andperforms when needed daily testing (fuel sumps) and written documentation of all fueling systems, including truck, self-serve, and fuel farmtanks.
• Operates, cleans, and service fuel trucks, tanks and otherequipment.
• Inspects facilities routinely including but not limited to, perimeter security, aircraft landing lights, and daily FOD (foreign object and debris) checks for the aircraft parking areas, taxi way, and runway.
• Performs assigned maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
• May perform clerical and reception duties which include, but are not limited to, receiving and coordinating precise fuel orders and instructions to otherstaff members and receiving and applying payments to accounts and miscellaneous purchases, and performing monthly, and daily billing to accounts.
• Moves, parks and secures aircraft in a safe manner according to specified procedures.
• Operates lawnmowers, string trimmers and other lawnmaintenance equipment.
• Operates equipment such asblowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, edgers and hedge trimmers.
• Performs general maintenance task such as replacing bulbs and pressure washing.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma from an accredited high school or G.E.D equivalent from a state approved or accredited program.
• Two or more years of experience performing aviation related task such as aircraft fueling and towing.
• Experience related to testing (fuel sumps) and written documentation of fueling systems, including truck mounted tanks and stationary fuel farm tanks.
• Ability to work unsupervised, interact with the public and solve problems in an acceptable and efficient manner.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to work irregular hours during periods of emergencies and when required to perform operational tasks associated with airport operations.
• Basic Computer Skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Hazmat. This position may be required to obtain their Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Hazmat as a condition of employment if required by the Department Manager.
• Computer Skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of aviation software such as FBO Director or equivalent.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to weather extremes, chemical substances, dust, fumes, noise, humidity, odors and consists of walking, bending, climbing, lifting, shoveling, carrying packages / luggage and driving.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is medium to heavy in nature and consists of standing, lifting, climbing, carrying and pushing of up to 50 pounds, bending, walking, using hand and fingers to operate tools. Must have good vision to read and make necessary repairs.

EXAMINATIONS

A verbal exam will be administered at the interview to determine the applicant’s knowledge related to the job’s duties and responsibilities. Applicants are initially screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questions. Applicants providing false information on the Application or false answers to the Agency or Supplemental Questions will be disqualified.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING

Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

PRE-EMPLOYMENTPOSTOFFERMEDICALEXAMINATION

As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County.