Line Service Technician - 2nd Shift

Yingling Aviation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Opportunities for growth

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Yingling Aviation is seeking a versatile airport service technician to support aircraft arrival, parking guidance, and fueling under FAA guidelines. The role includes customer service tasks, luggage handling, and coordinating transportation within Wichita.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain an airport badge. Aviation fueling experience is preferred, with opportunity for growth and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required at all times.
• Must meet Airport Authority requirements to receive a badge and have no ramp restrictions.
• Aviation fueling experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet aircraft on arrival and guide pilots to parking, set wheel chocks.
• Tow aircraft to service areas or hangars and to customers’ locations.
• Fuel aircraft with appropriate fuel according to FAA guidelines.
• Provide additional customer services including luggage handling and transportation arrangements.
• Communicate customer requests to customer service and ensure follow-up.
• Conduct facility inspections to ensure hangar doors are secured and equipment is stored properly.
• Fuel vehicles when needed and perform basic maintenance checks (oil, GPU, pre-heaters).
• Coordinate with other shifts to ensure smooth handoffs of duties.
• Handle housekeeping duties in the customer service lounge/line office areas.
• On 3rd shift, handle invoices, cash drawer, and log entries; assist customer service as needed.
• Some shifts may involve fueling aircraft at airport terminals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/director.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Airport badge eligibility

Aviation fueling experience (preferred)

Job description

SCHEDULE: Saturday-Wednesday 1:00pm-9:00pm

• Perform duties related to aircraft arrival, including meeting aircraft, guide pilot in parking, and set wheel chocks as required.
• Tow aircraft into service areas, and or hangars. Tow and move aircraft to customer hanger and or requested location.
• Fuel aircraft with appropriate type of fuel within regulations and FAA guidelines.
• Provide other services to customers as needed including carrying/unloading luggage, making arrangements for transportation within the city, cleaning aircraft, etc.
• Communicate all customer requests for service or other related services to customer service.
• Perform facility inspections to ensure hangar doors are closed and equipment is secured away.
• Fuel vehicles as necessary and do simple maintenance checks including checking the oil etc. Fuel the GPU, the pre-heater and other equipment as necessary.
• Communicate with other shifts to ensure smooth transition of duties and responsibilities.
• Handle miscellaneous housekeeping duties within the customer service lounge/line office areas. Keep areas clean and free of clutter.
• 3 rd Shift line technicians are responsible for customer service duties such as handling the invoices and credit card settlements, counting the cash drawer, entering work log into database, locking doors, and handling all other requests that occur on that shift. (see customer service rep job description for details)
• Some shifts may be required to fuel commercial aircraft at airport terminals.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor/director.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform duties related to aircraft arrival, including meeting aircraft, guide pilot in parking, and set wheel chocks as required.
• Tow aircraft into service areas, and or hangars. Tow and move aircraft to customer hanger and or requested location.
• Fuel aircraft with appropriate type of fuel within regulations and FAA guidelines.
• Provide other services to customers as needed including carrying/unloading luggage, making arrangements for transportation within the city, cleaning aircraft, etc.
• Communicate all customer requests for service or other related services to customer service.
• Perform facility inspections to ensure hangar doors are closed and equipment is secured away.
• Fuel vehicles as necessary and do simple maintenance checks including checking the oil etc. Fuel the GPU, the pre-heater and other equipment as necessary.
• Communicate with other shifts to ensure smooth transition of duties and responsibilities.
• Handle miscellaneous housekeeping duties within the customer service lounge/line office areas. Keep areas clean and free of clutter.
• 3 rd Shift line technicians are responsible for customer service duties such as handling the invoices and credit card settlements, counting the cash drawer, entering work log into database, locking doors, and handling all other requests that occur on that shift. (see customer service rep job description for details)
• Some shifts may be required to fuel commercial aircraft at airport terminals.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor/director.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must hold a valid driver’s license at all times
• Must meet the requirements of Airport Authority to be receive a badge and have no ramp restrictions.
• Aviation Fueling Experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Occasional periods of walking, sitting, rotation, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs, and frequently lifting up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to general shop conditions, engine noise.
• Frequent exposure to aircraft exhaust, moving mechanical parts, lubricants, metals, and solvents.
• Frequent exposure to seasonal weather.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic, supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify.

Saturday-Wednesday 1:00pm-9:00pm