Line Service Technician

Western Aircraft; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short term & Long term Disability - &

Life & Accidental Death and Dismember

Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, J

Health Savings Account or Health Reimb

401K & Roth 401k with employer match

Flexible Spending programs

Job summary

Western Aircraft seeks a Line Service Technician to fuel, tow, marshal and assist with customer needs. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency and a friendly, professional attitude to ensure customers have a positive experience.

You will handle aircraft fueling, ground movement, and customer assistance while maintaining high service standards and adhering to procedures. The job requires outdoor work, varied shifts, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined and able to learn and retain detailed information.
• Excellent at following specific instructions and communicating with coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Fuel various aircraft safely and timely.
• Tow aircraft and marshal ground handling.
• Park and depart aircraft using hand signals and assist customers with baggage.
• Ensure a pleasant customer experience.
• Conduct aviation fuel sampling and quality checks.
• Communicate with coworkers using 2-way radio.
• Perform facility clean-up and seasonal tasks.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Attention to details

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Western Aircraft has an opening for a Line Service Technician who will be responsible for fueling, towing & marshalling various aircraft. The highest priority of the Line Service Technician is to make sure each customer has a pleasant experience at Western Aircraft by performing all customer requests in a timely manner with a positive and professional attitude. Continually strive for ways to improve service by anticipating customers’ needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Timely and safely fuel various aircraft from Cessna 150’s to B-757’s
• Safely tow aircraft from Cessna 150’s to corporate jets
• Park and depart aircraft utilizing hand signals and assist customer with baggage and other needs
• Ensure each customer has a pleasant experience at Western Aircraft
• Conduct aviation fuel sampling and limited quality control inspections
• Communicate with co-workers utilizing 2-way radio equipment
• Perform facility clean‑up (i.e., plow snow in winter)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Must be mechanically inclined
• Strong ability to learn and retain detailed information
• Excellent at following specific instructions
• Ability to work multiple shifts and overtime as needed
• Excellent communication skills

Education:

• High school diploma/GED preferred

Other Prerequisites

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to obtain Airport issued security badge
• Valid Driver’s license

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily performed outside of an office environment, in varying weather and times, as the duties are performed in scheduled shifts subject to providing coverage seven (7) days a week: evenings/nights, weekends, and overtime. Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling and working at heights is a requirement.

Available Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
• 401K & Roth 401k with employer match
• Flexible Spending programs

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer; W/M/Vets/Disabled