PT Seasonal Deicer Lead - DCA Airport

Primeflight-Aviation-5; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. seeks a part-time seasonal Deicer Lead to ensure safe aircraft de-icing and fueling operations. You will report to the Supervisor, perform daily quality checks, maintain equipment, and apply de-icing fluids while coordinating with dispatch.

The role requires operating large vehicles around aircraft, accurate fuel and chemical transaction recording, and strict adherence to safety standards. Flexible shifts including nights and weekends are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally authorized to work in United States.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Eligible for required credentials (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs as applicable).
• Flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Check aircraft for leading-edge ice and frost.
• Report daily status to Supervisor/Manager.
• Check equipment for unsafe conditions and take corrective actions.
• Conduct weekly safety debriefings as necessary.
• Perform fueling safely and efficiently; track transactions.
• Apply Type I and Type IV de-icing fluids to aircraft surfaces.
• Drive large vehicles during de-icing operations and maintain clean equipment.
• Record de-icing fluid transactions for accounting.

Skills

English proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Background check clearance

Drug screen

Job description

KEEP ICE AWAY, GET PLANES ON THEIR WAY - NOW HIRING PART-TIME SEASONAL DEICER LEADS!

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities?If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

• Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (*Benefits may vary based on eligibility)
• We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
• Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
• With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression

SUMMARY OVERVIEW

The Deicer Lead ensures safe and efficient aircraft de-icing and fueling operations. Responsibilities include reporting to the Supervisor, performing daily quality checks, maintaining equipment, and applying de-icing fluids. This role involves safely driving large vehicles around aircraft, tracking fuel and de-icing fluid transactions, and adhering to all safety standards and procedures. Effective communication with dispatch is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check aircraft for leading-edge ice and frost
• Reports daily to Supervisor and/or Manager detailing the status of daily operations
• Check equipment for unsafe conditions and take appropriate action to correct such conditions
• Conduct weekly safety debriefing as necessary
• Assures adherence to safety procedures
• Perform fueling in a safe and efficient manner
• Accurately track fuel transactions
• Execute daily quality control checks on equipment
• Maintain equipment in clean and functional condition
• Check aircraft for leading-edge ice and frost
• Apply de-icing fluid Type I and Type IV to aircraft wings, fuselage, and tail
• Safely drive large vehicles around aircraft while the deicing operation is being performed
• Accurately record deicing fluid transactions for account purposes
• Operate headset/radio to provide communication with the dispatcher
• Perform daily quality control checks on equipment and vehicles
• Must abide by and comply with all safety standards and procedures
• Responsible for driving large heavy vehicles around aircraft while deicing operations are being performed
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable).
• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• May need to push, pull
• May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• May need to climb and work at elevated heights
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
• Exposure to outdoor elements
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proudto be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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