Part Time Flight Line Technician

City of Cape Girardeau; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cape Girardeau is seeking an Aircraft Fueler/Ground Attendant. This hourly, non-exempt role fuels aircraft, guides arrivals, secures aircraft, and performs light office and janitorial duties.

Responsibilities include refueling, vehicle operation, customer service, and hangar movements, with additional duties as assigned. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required, and six months of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• Six months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide incoming aircraft to designated parking locations and secure aircraft.
• Refuel aircraft, check and fill oil levels, and inspect tires and windscreens.
• Secure payment for fuel and services.
• Secure aircraft overnight and position planes in hangars.
• Move aircraft within hangar and airport operations area.
• Answer telephone and take messages or direct calls.
• Refill fuel trucks and manage fuel/dispenser supplies.
• Fill out training flight rental agreements.
• Load and unload cargo flights during/after hours.
• Perform housekeeping duties and clean dispensers and restrooms.

Skills

Aircraft knowledge

Fuels systems

Customer service

Mechanical skills

Forklift operation

Fuel truck operation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

POSITION TYPE: Hourly, Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for fueling and towing aircraft and performing office procedures and light janitorial duties.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Guides incoming aircraft to designated parking locations and secures aircraft in that position.
• Refuels aircraft arriving at and departing from the airport; checks and fills oil levels to the proper level; checks tire pressure; cleans windscreens.
• Secures payment for fuel and services.
• Secures aircraft overnight; puts planes into the proper hangars.
• Moves aircraft in and around the FBO hangar or on the airfield for the Ozark Maintenance and Cape Avionics.
• Answers the telephone; takes messages or directs incoming calls.
• Refills aircraft fuel trucks.
• Fills out training flight rental agreements.
• Loads and off-loads cargo flights during and after hours.
• Performs housekeeping duties; vacuums, empties trash, cleans and fills all dispensers in restrooms, cleans and fills the coffee maker.
• Cleans out the hangar and washes aircraft.
• Maintains availability for call-outs after normal business hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of aircraft.
• Knowledge of fuels systems and the testing and delivery of fuel and oil to aircraft.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical skills.
• Skill in operating forklifts and fuel trucks.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six (6) months of related experience.

The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V