Line Service Technician

Westair; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D

Paid vacation and holidays

Health Savings/Health Reimbursement

401K and employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Western Aircraft Inc. is seeking a Line Service Technician to fuel, tow and marshal aircraft, ensuring a positive customer experience and timely service.

The role requires adaptability to varying weather, shifts, and outdoor conditions while maintaining safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined, capable of learning detailed procedures, and possess strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required or preferred.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Ability to obtain Airport issued security badge.
• Valid Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Fuel various aircraft safely and timely.
• Tow aircraft safely between ramps and hangars.
• Park and depart aircraft using hand signals; assist customers with baggage.
• Conduct aviation fuel sampling and basic quality checks.
• Communicate with coworkers using two-way radio.
• Perform facility cleanup and maintenance as needed.
• Work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and overtime.
• Follow instructions accurately and learn new procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Mechanically inclined

Ability to work overtime

Learn and retain detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pre-employment drug screen

Background check

Airport security badge eligibility

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.

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

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.

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