Supervisor, Line Service (FRG)

Modern Aviation; East Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Line Technician Supervisor (LTS) at Modern Aviation oversees ground service activities for transient and base aircraft, ensuring safe, efficient service for owners, guests, and flight crews. The role emphasizes fueling, towing, parking, de-icing, and basic cleaning with strong customer service.

Responsibilities include leading Line Service Technicians, coordinating shift operations, enforcing safety policies, and maintaining accurate shift reports while delivering consistent, high-quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and varying shifts as required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional mathematical skills.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ground service activities for transient and base aircraft, ensuring safe, efficient service for owners, guests, and flight crews.
• Lead Line Service Technicians (LSTs) and monitor shift performance; mentor new hires.
• Coordinate fueling, towing, parking, de-icing and basic cleaning; ensure timely ramp operations.
• Enforce safety and operational policies; participate in safety programs and risk mitigation.
• Maintain shift reports and documentation; fill in for Line Manager as needed.

Skills

Ground handling

Safety procedures

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

The Line Technician Supervisor (LTS) is responsible for overseeing all ground service activities related to transient and based aircraft, ensuring safe, efficient, and high quality service for aircraft owners, guests, and flight crews. While the role is strongly focused on technical aircraft services-such as fueling, towing, parking, de icing, and basic cleaning-exceptional customer service is essential. The LTS ensures that every arriving and departing aircraft receives timely, professional ground support, delivered with energy, attention to detail, and a commitment to Modern Aviation's exceptional service standards.

Customer Service & Brand Representation

• Exemplifies what it means to be a partner at Modern Aviation.
• Promotes and consistently maintains a positive image of Modern Aviation with customers, crew members, vendors, and the surrounding community.
• Assists passengers and flight crews by delivering exceptional service, proactively offering services and exceeding customer expectations.

Aircraft Handling & Ramp Operations

• Responsible for the safe movement, placement, storage, de icing, and fueling of aircraft.
• Operates a wide variety of aircraft ground support equipment.
• Maintains strong ramp awareness, including monitoring aircraft positioning, foreign object debris (FOD), and adverse or impending weather conditions.
• Ensures all aircraft and ramp activities are properly coordinated during assigned shifts.

Safety & Compliance

• Actively participates in the IS BAH safety program by identifying and mitigating hazards to protect customers, personnel, equipment, and aircraft.
• Adheres to all safety policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Exercises sound judgment when making decisions, consistent with company policies, safety regulations, and operating procedures.
• Understands and accepts exposure to hazardous noise levels, chemicals, fumes, machinery, and inclement weather.

Leadership & Shift Oversight

• Delegates and assigns duties to qualified personnel during assigned shifts.
• Monitors work performance of Line Service Technicians (LSTs) and assesses results.
• Assists the Line Manager with training and mentoring new employees.
• Enforces safety and operational policies in the Line Manager's absence.
• Fills in for the Line Manager when he or she is not on duty.
• Maintains shift reports and related documentation.
• Performs duties with minimal supervision and directs shift level activities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Shift Lead, Shift Supervisor, or Line Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and varying shifts as required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional mathematical skills.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of various aircraft types and aircraft servicing preferred.

Working conditions and physical demands for this role

While performing the duties of this job, the partner is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; extreme heat and cold; high or precarious places; outdoor weather conditions; vibration; and chemicals including aviation fuel, oils, and lavatory fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The role also requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, stretching, bending, reaching, and grasping and the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Modern Aviation's Pay Range

$23.00 - $25.00/hr. + benefits.

The Modern Aviation pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other laws.

Modern Aviation offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life and disability coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and holidays; and additional voluntary benefit options.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Modern Aviation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Modern Aviation is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

If you require accommodations during the interview process or have questions, please contact [e-mail].