Team Leader, Line Service

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd in Broomfield, CO is seeking a Team Leader, Line Service to manage a crew of aircraft line service technicians, coordinating movement, parking, and marshaling to ensure readiness.

You will oversee hangar cleanliness, safety, and procedures, work with Operations Directors, and respond to emergencies. The role requires aviation experience, leadership, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in general aviation aircraft line services.
• 1 year leadership experience.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person in compliance with ITAR 22 CFR 120.15.
• Completion of NATA Safety First and SMS training within 2 months of hire.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate motor vehicles safely.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Organize crew to support daily activities.
• Work directly with Operations Directors to support required activities.
• Efficiently organize aircraft parking plan to minimize required aircraft movement.
• Tug/tow, park, and marshal aircraft safely using proper equipment and techniques.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe hangars.
• Keep ramps and taxiways clear of foreign object debris (FOD).
• Wash and detail aircraft according to proper processes.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of hangar floors.
• Adhere to the Safety Management System (SMS) and all safety protocols.
• Respond to emergency situations and assist as required.
• Fuel aircraft in accordance with NATA Aviation Fueling Procedures.
• Conduct daily and monthly inspections of fuel trucks, bowsers and fuel farm.
• Assist with offloading and receiving fuel deliveries.
• Support flight department with aircraft readiness baggage handling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aviation line services experience

Leadership experience

English language proficiency

Physical ability

Driver's license

Independence at work

NATA Safety First / SMS training

Job description

Description

Pilatus is hiring a Team Leader, Line Service to join our team in Broomfield, CO. Lead team of aircraft line service technicians are responsible for coordinating aircraft movement and parking, marshaling activities, hangar cleanliness and aircraft readiness. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Organize crew to support daily activities
• Work directly with Operations Directors to support required activities
• Efficiently organize aircraft parking plan to minimize required aircraft movement
• Tug/tow, park, and marshal aircraft safely using proper equipment and techniques
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe hangars
• Keep ramps and taxiways clear of foreign object debris (FOD)
• Wash and detail aircraft according to proper processes
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of hangar floors
• Adhere to the Safety Management System (SMS) and all safety protocols
• Respond to emergency situations and assist as required

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Fuel aircraft in accordance with NATA Aviation Fueling Procedures
• Conduct daily and monthly inspections of fuel trucks, bowsers and fuel farm
• Assist with offloading and receiving fuel deliveries
• Support flight department with aircraft readiness baggage handling
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb ladders
• 2 years’ experience in general aviation aircraft line services
• 1 year leadership experience
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate motor vehicles safely
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Completion of NATA Safety First and SMS training within 2 months of hire
• Preferred: mechanical/electrical aptitude or aviation experience
• Must qualify as a U.S. person in compliance with ITAR 22 CFR 120.15

The salary range for this position is $24 - $27 per hour depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd was founded in Broomfield, Colorado in 1996. Pilatus’ 118,000 square foot facility is custom-designed to conduct aircraft interior and exterior completions for all PC-12 PRO and PC-24 aircraft delivering to North and South America. This new completions center consolidates the operations Pilatus has performed at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport for almost 30 years.

With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland and completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment.

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.