Line Service Technician

Aerotek; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Line Service Technician in El Cajon, CA to deliver professional ground support for aircraft, fueling, towing, marshalling, cleaning, and passenger assistance. The role emphasizes safety, clear communication, and hands-on tasks in a dynamic airport environment.

Responsibilities include fueling per specs, safe ramp operations, cleaning interiors/exteriors, and coordinating with pilots and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation ground support is beneficial.
• Familiarity with aircraft fueling procedures and safety practices is an advantage.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain attention to detail while managing multiple responsibilities.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in a fast-paced operational setting.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ground support services to customers in a positive, professional, and safety-conscious manner.
• Fuel aircraft in accordance with established specifications and procedures.
• Tow and marshal aircraft safely, ensuring proper positioning on the ramp.
• Ensure aircraft are properly chocked, locked, and secured at all times while on the ground.
• Assist passengers, pilots, and customers with baggage handling, plane-side vehicles, and other service requests.
• Support pilots with aircraft pre-flight and post-flight services as needed.
• Top off fuel trucks and accurately complete all required fueling and service paperwork.
• Operate a variety of ground support equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Direct people, drivers, and flight crews on the ramp area to maintain safe and efficient movement.
• Perform full-service interior and exterior detailing of aircraft and vehicles according to specifications.
• Sanitize aircraft cabins, including seats, carpets, windows, and lavatories, following cleaning standards.
• Apply wax and perform exterior cleaning on aircraft and vehicles as required.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels for supplies and materials used in line service and cleaning.
• Communicate arrival times, service updates, and completion status clearly to relevant parties.
• Maintain company vehicles and equipment in clean, safe, and operational condition.
• Perform additional duties as assigned during periods when line service activity is reduced, including facility cleaning and vehicle washing.

Skills

Manual tasks

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Stair & ladder safety

Aircraft marshalling

Bend/reach

Stamina

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title: Line Service Technician

Job Description

The Line Service Technician provides professional, customer-focused ground support services for aircraft, passengers, pilots, and other customers. This role is responsible for fueling, towing, marshalling, and securing aircraft, as well as performing detailed interior and exterior cleaning and assisting with baggage and ground transportation. The position requires consistent attention to safety, clear communication, and the ability to perform a variety of manual tasks in a dynamic airport environment.

Schedule

Sunday: 06:00am - 2:00pm

Monday through Wednesday: 11:00am to 7:00pm

Thursday: 05:00am to 1:00pm

Responsibilities

• Provide ground support services to customers in a positive, professional, and safety-conscious manner.
• Fuel aircraft in accordance with established specifications and procedures.
• Tow and marshal aircraft safely, ensuring proper positioning on the ramp.
• Ensure aircraft are properly chocked, locked, and secured at all times while on the ground.
• Assist passengers, pilots, and customers with baggage handling, plane-side vehicles, and other service requests.
• Support pilots with aircraft pre-flight and post-flight services as needed.
• Top off fuel trucks and accurately complete all required fueling and service paperwork.
• Operate a variety of ground support equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Direct people, drivers, and flight crews on the ramp area to maintain safe and efficient movement.
• Perform full-service interior and exterior detailing of aircraft and vehicles according to specifications.
• Sanitize aircraft cabins, including seats, carpets, windows, and lavatories, following cleaning standards.
• Apply wax and perform exterior cleaning on aircraft and vehicles as required.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels for supplies and materials used in line service and cleaning.
• Communicate arrival times, service updates, and completion status clearly to relevant parties.
• Maintain company vehicles and equipment in clean, safe, and operational condition.
• Perform additional duties as assigned during periods when line service activity is reduced, including facility cleaning and vehicle washing.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks, including facility cleaning, vehicle washing, and aircraft interior and exterior cleaning.
• Valid and current drivers license with no restrictions; restricted licenses are not acceptable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with passengers, pilots, and coworkers.
• Effective verbal communication skills for coordinating activities on the ramp and with customers.
• Demonstrated customer service experience, with a focus on delivering courteous and responsive support.
• Ability to step up and down stairs, ladders, tugs, vehicles, and fuel trucks safely and repeatedly.
• Ability to reach above shoulder level, including waving marshalling wands to guide aircraft.
• Ability to stoop and work below aircraft wings to place and remove chocks.
• Capability to stand and walk for extended periods of time in an active ramp environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to perform other duties when line service is not required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in an aviation, ramp, or ground support environment is beneficial.
• Familiarity with aircraft fueling procedures and safety practices is an advantage.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain attention to detail while managing multiple responsibilities.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in a fast-paced operational setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values professionalism, safety, and customer satisfaction in a unique aviation setting. The role offers variety in day-to-day tasks, opportunities to learn and work with specialized equipment, and the chance to support flight operations directly. The environment encourages flexibility, teamwork, and hands-on learning, making it an engaging place for individuals who enjoy active, service-oriented work.

Work Environment

This position is based at an FBO located at Gillespie Field and involves working primarily on the airport ramp and in hangar or facility areas. The work is hands-on and physically active, requiring regular movement around aircraft, vehicles, and equipment. You will operate ground support equipment and fuel trucks and perform cleaning and detailing tasks both inside and outside aircraft and vehicles. The environment includes exposure to outdoor conditions, aircraft noise, and an operational airfield setting, and typically requires practical, comfortable attire suitable for manual work and safety compliance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Cajon, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in El Cajon,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.