Aircraft Fueler (Detroit Airport)

FSM Group LLC•Romulus, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Career Opportunity role with growth potential! The FSM Group, LLC powers seamless aviation operations across North America and Canada. We proudly serve commercial, private, and military aviation customers, including airport operators, freight carriers, and other specialized aviation sectors, with precision, reliability, and sustainability. Our services include secure fuel storage and inventory management, 24/7 fueling operations, and maintenance and refurbishment of ground service equipment, adhering to the highest industry standards. Why Join Us? At FSM Group, innovation meets aviation energy. We offer competitive pay and benefits within a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees are valued and careers can grow. Our team works alongside industry experts on impactful aviation projects across North America, with a strong emphasis on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. We are committed to professional development and providing meaningful opportunities for growth and leadership. If you are passionate about safety, teamwork, and making a difference in the aviation and energy sectors, we invite you to explore a career with FSM Group.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record
Eligible to work in the United States
Reliable transportation
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and federal fingerprint background check
Must be able to access all portions of the airport needed to conduct fueling operations and supervisions to include movement and non-movement area
Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security clearance; employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable background checks and clearance requirements as determined by the contracting agency
Must be able to climb up and down stairs and ladders with 50+ steps and work at heights of 50 feet or more, including high, precarious places
Must be able to get in and out of vehicles of varying sizes and heights
Must be able to drive and operate vehicles and equipment of various sizes, including automated lifts up to 26 feet
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, twist, climb, and balance for extended periods of time
Perform repetitive physical movements, including bending at the waist and knees, and sustaining awkward or physically demanding positions
Capable of climbing and standing on step ladders while performing overhead work, such as connecting fueling hoses
Frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds overhead
Occasionally lift up to 70 pounds to waist level
Must be able to shovel materials such as snow, sand, dirt, gravel, or rocks as needed
Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grip, and operate tools, equipment, and controls
Hear and respond to verbal instructions, environmental sounds, and audible alarms
Maintain the following vision capabilities
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (identify and distinguish between colors)
Peripheral vision (see up/down and side-to-side while focused on a central point)
Depth perception (assess distance and spatial relationships)
Ability to adjust focus (sharpen vision at various distances)
Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
Tolerate frequent exposure to
Moderate to high noise levels (with use of appropriate hearing protection)
Fumes, airborne particles, and hazardous substances, materials, or waste
Work near or around
Moving mechanical parts
High-voltage equipment
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems operating under high pressure
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to address routine operational challenges
Basic mathematical proficiency
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance guidelines, and procedural manuals
Ability to effectively communicate in English as required to perform job duties and support safe operations in the airport environment, including during emergencies or situations requiring a shared language for safety
Ability to understand and carry out instructions provided in written, verbal, or diagram form
Basic proficiency with computer systems, including data entry and common workplace applications

Responsibilities

Fuel and service aircraft before departure using airport fueling equipment and ground service equipment
Communicate with the airport dispatch team and other airport personnel
Record fueling data and fuel dispensing data per aircraft using provided handheld tools
Record flight data such as destination, flight number, etc
Conduct safety checks on service equipment such as fueling carts
Handle fueling hoses and carts along with other airport fueling equipment
Other duties as assigned