Seasonal Aircraft Deicing Agents

Menzies Aviation; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking a deicing technician in Windsor Locks, CT. You will perform aircraft deicing operations outdoors, handle large vehicles and fluid accounting, and communicate with flight crews and dispatch while upholding safety protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. A flexible schedule and physical stamina are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent education/experience.
• Possess/maintain a valid Driver's License and FAA airport identifications/seals or authorizations.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to work at heights up to 40 feet.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience driving large, heavy equipment preferred.
• Able to lift/move up to 70 lbs.
• Flexible schedule to meet airline operations.

Responsibilities

• Check aircraft for leading edge ice and frost.
• Apply Deice Fluid Type 1 or Type 4 to wings, fuselage, and tail.
• Drive large, heavy vehicles around aircraft during deicing.
• Maintain accurate accounting of deicing fluid transactions.
• Perform daily quality control checks on equipment and vehicles.
• Operate headset/radio for ground crew communications.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols.
• Meet station attendance and tardiness standards.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Basic Math

Work Outdoors

Heavy Equipment Experience

Ability to Work at Heights

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

FAA Airport Identifications/Seals

Job description

Hartford, CT | BDL
Windsor Locks, Town of, CT 06096, USA

Description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time‑critical logistics services at over 250 locations in 58 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties May be assigned.

• Responsible for checking aircraft for leading edge ice and frost.
• Application of Deice Fluid Type 1 or Type 4 to aircraft wings, fuselage, and tail.
• Responsible for driving large, heavy vehicles around aircraft while deicing operation is being performed.
• Responsible for accurate accounting of deicing fluid transactions.
• Perform daily quality control checks on equipment and vehicles.
• Operate headset/radio to provide communication between ground crew, flight crew, and dispatch.
• Know and comply with all safety procedures/protocols.
• Provide additional service as required.
• Able to meet the Station's attendance/tardiness standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess/Maintain a valid Driver's License and other FAA Airport required identifications/seals or authorizations.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to work at heights up to forty (40) feet.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Experience driving large, heavy equipment preferred
• Able to continually lift push/move 70 lbs.
• The job is primarily is done outdoors which will require you to work in all weather conditions. A flexible schedule is needed due to the ever‑changing airline schedules.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whileat work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Diversity

MenziesAviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Preferred

three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVERS LICENSE

Preferred

EMPLOYEE BADGE

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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