Aircraft Fueler

Southern Airways Express•Kahului, HI

1d•$0 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Airways/Mokulele is seeking dependable, professional individuals to fuel aircraft at airport stations. The role involves safely and efficiently fueling and defueling aircraft, maintaining fuel trucks and related equipment, accurately recording fuel transactions, and coordinating fuel delivery with dispatch. Aircraft Fuelers also support ramp and passenger operations when instructed, comply with FAA, airline, and airport regulations, enforce safety and security measures, and provide excellent customer service. Night availability is needed. The position operates within a 24/7 environment, including holidays, and requires maintaining an airport badge at HNL and OGG to attend training and cover shifts as needed. New hires must complete required NATA Safety First Program courses within two weeks of their start date and maintain required licensing and certifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
PC proficiency.
Basic math abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service attitude and willingness to find solutions where applicable.
Three to six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
Ability to work within a 24/7 operation, including holidays.
Ability to pass a 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen in accordance with airline regulations.
At least 18 years of age.
Must maintain an airport badge at HNL and OGG to attend training and cover shifts as needed.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. under the Immigration Act of 1986.
Able to lift up to 70 pounds.
Physical dexterity to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and holding those positions for extended periods.
Sufficient vision and ability to safely perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of airport regulations.

Responsibilities

Fuel and defuel aircraft safely and efficiently.
Ensure fuel is loaded and balanced correctly, and follow safe procedures when loading and unloading the tanker truck.
Verify the truck is full for the subsequent shift and provide complete, accurate pass-down logs.
Account for fuel transactions, complete daily fuel reports, and verify that transactions are balanced and complete.
Keep equipment clean and functional, report repair needs, and coordinate with supervisors or local mechanics to ensure timely repairs.
Complete daily truck inspections; check fluids and lights and ensure the truck is ready for legal operation.
Maintain wing mats, ladders, and ancillary equipment in good working order and use them properly when fueling.
Communicate regularly with dispatch to confirm the correct fuel product is delivered on time.
When instructed by a supervisor, assist with wheelchair ramp movements and passenger wheelchair pushes.
When instructed by a supervisor, assist between fueling tasks with aircraft marshalling, installing wheel chocks and tail stands, and loading and unloading bags.
Follow FAA, airline, and airport regulations; enforce safety and security measures and protect sensitive zones.
Provide excellent customer service to coworkers and external individuals and adapt to changing operating conditions.
Maintain accurate records and awareness of airport conditions, communicate conditions to corporate offices, and maintain working knowledge of ramp operations.
Adhere to the Southern dress code.
Complete required NATA Safety First Program courses within two weeks of the start date.
Maintain required licensing and certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment, effective the first of the following month.
Air ambulance coverage.
Short-term disability coverage.
Pet insurance.
Health savings accounts.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company 401(k) plan.
PTO accrual of one day per month after completion of the probationary period.
Paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
My ID Travel program after completion of the probationary period, including discounted standby flight travel for employees and immediate family, hotel and resort discounts, reduced-rate car rentals, and discounted cruises.