Aircraft Ground Support Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Pullman, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking someone to join our flight department team! SEL is responsible for keeping the lights on, by designing and manufacturing digital relays and power grid protection, control and monitoring systems. As an Aircraft Ground Support Technician working in this fast paced and exciting flight department, you will help SEL utilize our fleet of aircraft as an important business tool to their peak! This person must be willing to commute to Lewiston in the future to support our growing Aviation operations.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of related experience
Ability to operate custodial operation-related equipment and use applicable chemicals, supplies, hand and power tools
Ability to read, understand, follow, and strictly enforce safety procedures
Ability to understand written and verbal communications
Ability to work various shifts, hours and days depending on workload
Current driver's license and unblemished driving record for past three years
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Valid passport
Negative drug test result(s)
Lift and maneuver 50 pounds frequently
Stand for at least 8 hours

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience and increasing responsibilities in maintaining and cleaning commercial facilities
High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Perform post flight interior and exterior cleaning of aircraft.
Complete stocking of aircraft galley and lavatory vanity.
Monitor expiration dates of food and beverages on all planes.
Recover, marshal, and tow aircraft upon arrival.
Assist flight crews and passengers during departures and recoveries.
Manage rental cars on ramp.
Perform preventative maintenance on hangar equipment.
Assist with grounds keeping, custodial duties, and trash removal when required.
Perform duties and responsibilities listed above at our KLWS base of operations.
Ability to travel to perform emergency egress duties (~10%/year)
Continuously identify, measure, and improve processes.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Superior benefits.
Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.
We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
We’re 100% employee owned.
Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.