Airport Line Service Technician

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Airport Line Service Technician at Auburn University Regional Airport performs aircraft refueling, operates fuel trucks, and manages fuel inventory and quality. As part of the Flight School Fueling Crew, the technician refuels Auburn University's School of Aviation aircraft fleet and manages the airport's Avgas inventory. The position requires weekend work, special events, and rotating on-call duty. The role also involves operating ground support equipment, towing and marshaling aircraft, maintaining airport grounds and facilities, supporting pilots and passengers, and following established safety and operating procedures. The technician may de-ice aircraft, assist first responders, and train and mentor new hires.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent for Level I.
High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience for Level II.
For Level III: high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience; or an associate's degree and 2 years of experience; or a bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience.
Experience in facility and/or ground maintenance.
Availability to work weekends, special events, and rotating on-call duty.

Responsibilities

Fuel aircraft with Aviation Gasoline and Jet-A fuel, ensuring aircraft are fueled according to specific orders and timetables.
Manage airport fuel inventory and perform fuel quality control checks.
Maintain oil inventory in fuel trucks and fulfill customer oil orders.
Operate and become familiar with ground support equipment, including aircraft tugs, a ground power unit (GPU), lavatory service cart, de-icing cart, forklift, golf cart, UTV, and airport shuttles.
Tow a range of complex aircraft as needed and marshal aircraft into parking spots.
Follow standard operating procedures and use detailed checklists to maintain accuracy and consistency.
Perform routine airport grounds maintenance, including mowing grass, applying herbicide, and changing airport lighting fixtures and bulbs.
Manage the airport apron environment and conduct daily security and cleanliness inspections.
Maintain airport perimeter fencing, gates, apron, shop, and storage facilities in a secure, clean, organized, and presentable condition.
Provide customer service to pilots and passengers, including loading and unloading baggage, helping customers carry baggage to the terminal or car, and providing ice and coffee to flight crews upon request.
De-ice and de-frost aircraft as needed, clean aircraft windshields, and service aircraft lavatories upon request.
Collaborate with a team to ensure best management practices are followed.
Assist first responders in emergency situations.
Train, coach, and mentor new hires.
Follow safety standards, guidelines, and best practices established by NATA, the FAA, ALDOT, and Auburn University.