Airport Line Service Technician

City of Monroe•Monroe, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate semiskilled work providing services to airport customers; assisting in the maintenance and operation of the airport; does related work as required. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Airport Operations Supervisor.

Requirements

General knowledge of safe aviation ground procedures
General knowledge of aviation fueling procedures and safety precautions
General knowledge of special procedures and processes in towing aircraft
General knowledge of airport operational methods, procedures, equipment and facilities
General knowledge of airport, fire and safety precautions and specialized emergency procedures
Strong communication skills required to interface with customers and employees
Ability to maintain basic records
Ability to make simple arithmetic computations
Ability to deal with the public in a courteous, tactful, patient, and friendly manner
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, associates and the general public
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and minimal experience in the operation and maintenance of motorized equipment.
Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

Aircraft pilot training or aircraft mechanic training desirable.

Responsibilities

Directing arriving aircraft to proper parking position on the airport ramp; assisting pilots and customers; taking fuel orders and performing minor aircraft maintenance as requested.
Moves and parks aircraft in assigned locations with tractors and tow bars, performing any necessary service.
Prepares aircraft for flight by pulling from hangar or parking space with aircraft tow tractor, adding required fuel and/or oil, adjusting air pressure in tires, cleaning windshield, removing covers, or other special requests.
Assists airline staff and customers; provides directions, luggage assistance, rental assistance, etc.; escorts outside contractors as needed.
Completes required paperwork for fuel purchases legibly and accurately.
Performs other flight line services such as connecting and disconnecting ground power unit, servicing lavatories, standing fire watch when starting engines, directing aircraft on departure from ramp, etc.
Assists in keeping facility clean of trash, dirt, debris.
Operates ground service equipment such as tow tractors, aircraft refueling trucks, ground power units.
Responsible for learning, understanding, and following established safe work practices and fuel quality control procedures.
Observes all safety, environmental, and general housekeeping rules and policies.
Performs related tasks as required.